There has been a recent declaration by Microsoft about the availability of its AI helper, Microsoft Copilot, on a broader array of Windows 10 and 11 devices. This function, currently in its preview phase, is accessible through an icon situated on the Windows taskbar.
Microsoft has included this tool as a standard feature on devices running Windows 11 version 23H2, although it remains inactive on devices with Windows 11 version 22H2.
Reports from Deskmodder indicate that Microsoft is rolling out the Microsoft Copilot application on Windows 11 devices as well. At this point, the new application does not trigger the actual functionality of Copilot.
During a brief system examination, the application was not initially detected, but it surfaced after updating Microsoft Edge to the most recent version on the system.
Details About the Microsoft Copilot Application
The steps to confirm the application’s installation are as follows:
1. Navigate to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps.
2. Adjust the sorting to “Date installed” or search for “Copilot.”
3. If Microsoft Copilot appears in the list, then the application is installed on the gadget.
Users can uninstall the application whenever necessary. By opting for “advanced options,” users can access certain specifics such as the current version of the application, which is 1.0.3.0, and its current size, which stands at 0 bytes.
These details indicate that the application might currently serve as a temporary solution, devoid of any operational functions. Further checks by Deskmodder unveiled related documents, including application icons. It remains uncertain if this status is region-specific or if Microsoft plans to introduce this placeholder application across all devices in forthcoming updates.
Moreover, Deskmodder stumbled upon an intriguing detail within the AppxManifest.xml file of the application. The manifest specifies compatibility for the application, setting a minimum compatibility version for Windows 10 and a maximum compatibility version for Windows 12.0.0.0.
The repercussions of this compatibility setting, whether indicating ongoing Windows 12 development or reflecting earlier deliberations by Microsoft, are open to discussion.
Final Thoughts
Microsoft has yet to officially unveil the launch of the Microsoft Copilot application or disclose details about its functionalities. The presumed connection between the application and Microsoft Edge remains unverified. This aligns with Microsoft’s strategy of sporadically releasing new applications on user devices without preceding announcements.
Significantly, continuous enhancements to Copilot’s Windows management capabilities are in progress, affording users the ability to engage with the AI to oversee various Windows features. Nonetheless, this functionality hinges on remote processing via Microsoft servers rather than local execution.
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