Microsoft says it'll force install Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows 11 with MS 365 Business in the next 30 days

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1. 1h ago

   Microsoft Resumes Automatic Copilot Installation for Commercial Windows Devices

   Microsoft began automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on eligible commercial Windows devices in June 2026. The app is deployed via Office app updates to systems already running Microsoft 365 desktop apps. IT administrators must manually opt out to prevent the installation.

   What's confirmed:

   • Microsoft resumed automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app in June 2026.
   • The app targets eligible commercial Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop apps.
   • IT administrators are required to opt out to block the deployment.
   • The installation occurs via Office app updates.
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2. 4d ago

   Microsoft Resumes Automatic Installation of 365 Copilot on Windows

   Microsoft is automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on eligible Windows 10 and 11 devices with commercial desktop apps. The rollout began in June 2026 and is expected to finish by late July 2026. Enterprise administrators must manually opt out to block the deployment.

   What's confirmed:

   • Microsoft resumed automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on eligible commercial Windows devices in June 2026.
   • The rollout targets Windows 11 and Windows 10 22H2 or later devices with Microsoft 365 desktop apps.
   • Enterprise administrators can block the installation using a Disable Microsoft 365 Copilot auto-install policy.
   • Users in the European Economic Area are exempt from this rollout.
   • Microsoft will not reinstall the app for 90 days if a user manually removes it.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The rollout will be completed within the next 30 days for those with MS 365 Business.
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