In a recent update to its Support page, Microsoft has acknowledged a bug stemming from the March 11th update that inadvertently uninstalled the Copilot application from certain Windows PCs. This issue, previously highlighted by The Verge, has prompted Microsoft to assure users that affected devices are being restored to their original configurations, allowing Copilot to reappear on their systems.
Initially reported as a significant concern, the March update bug specifically impacted devices running the KB5053598 build of Windows 11 across versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2, as well as Windows 10 versions 22H2 and 21H2. Microsoft has encouraged users to manually reinstall the app and re-pin it to their taskbars. In its updated support documents, the company stated, “We’re aware of an issue with the Microsoft Copilot app affecting some devices. The app is unintentionally uninstalled and unpinned from the taskbar.” Notably, this issue does not extend to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Additional Challenges with Windows Updates
This incident is not an isolated one, as the Windows 11 24H2 update has also been linked to various visual layout problems and glitches affecting certain wallpaper applications. While Microsoft has yet to disclose the root cause of the Copilot’s unintended removal, there is hope that further clarification will be provided in due course.
Despite the occasional hiccups associated with updates, maintaining an up-to-date Windows system remains crucial. Recent patches have addressed a significant number of zero-day security vulnerabilities, including six critical issues, underscoring the importance of keeping software current to safeguard against potential threats.
