Microsoft quietly reinstalls Copilot on Windows 11 via Office updater
Microsoft bypasses Windows Update to auto-install Copilot on commercial devices – opt-out only.
Deep Dive
Microsoft has resumed automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on eligible commercial Windows 11 devices via the Office updater, bypassing traditional update channels. The rollout began mid-June and is enabled by default, aiming to simplify access to AI tools—but organizations must actively opt out to prevent the installation.
Key Points
- Copilot automatically installed on eligible Windows 11 commercial devices via Office updater since mid-June 2025.
- Installation is enabled by default; organizations must manually opt out to prevent it.
- Bypasses traditional Windows Update channels, limiting IT admin oversight and control.
Why It Matters
IT admins lose control over software deployments as Microsoft pushes AI tools automatically on Windows 11.