Microsoft Copilot as an app and Windows 12

Last week, the Microsoft revealed that it has started pushing AI Microsoft Copilot to more Appliances με Windows 10 και 11. Η δυνατότητα, η οποία εξακολουθεί να βρίσκεται σε προεπισκόπηση αυτή τη στιγμή, εμφανίζεται σαν ένα εικονίδιο στη line Windows tasks.

The tool is enabled on Windows 11 devices versions 23H2 by default and disabled on devices running Windows 11 version 22H2.

Deskmodder has discovered that Microsoft is promoting one as well application Microsoft Copilot σε συσκευές με Windows 11. Αυτή η νέα εφαρμογή δεν παρέχει ακόμα την mode Copilot.

A fast one control on a test system it didn't reveal the app initially. It appeared however later and after updating Microsoft Edge to its latest version.

To check if the app is installed:

Go to Settings > Apps > Installed applications.
Change the sort order to “Date Installed” or type Copilot in the field searchs.
If you see Microsoft Copilot listed, it's installed.

You can use the uninstall option to remove it from the system. But a click on "advanced options" reveals some important details. The app version is 1.0.3.0 and is 0 bytes currently.

This suggests that this is a placeholder app that doesn't have one functionality.

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Deskmodder also discovered that the application's AppxManifest.xml contained another interesting piece of information. The manifest defines the compatibility of the application among other things. The minimum version refers to Windows 10, and the maximum version is the Windows 12. 0.0.0.

Another sign that Microsoft is still working on Windows 12.

Microsoft did not announce the release of the Microsoft Copilot app and did not make any mention of it. This means we don't know anything about its functionality at the moment.

It appears to be related to Microsoft Edge, but that has not been confirmed either. Of course, this is not the first time that Microsoft promotes new applications on user devices without prior update.

For example in September 2023, Microsoft Install the Backup app on Windows 10 Enterprise devices, while the November of the same year, Microsoft installed the HP Smart app on user devices.