Microsoft brings Copilot back from the dead after accidentally nuking it

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Copilot remains a divisive addition to Windows, so there was a mixture of jubilation and despair when Microsoft released update for Windows 10 and Windows 11 that had the unintended side effect of deleting the AI-powered digital assistant.

At the time, Microsoft acknowledge the accidental deletion and unpinning of the app and suggested Copilot fans manually download and reinstall the app while it worked on a proper fix.

Now the company says it has things sorted out – to the delight or chagrin of those affected.

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Author / Journalist: Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson

Category: Technology

Markets: United States

Topics: AI Microsoft KB5053598 Artificial Intelligence Windows Update Article Windows Copilot Windows 10 Copilot Windows 11 Windows AI

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Published On: 2025-03-20 @ 08:30:33 (1 days ago)

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