Microsoft will bring artificial intelligence Copilot to Windows 10. The technological announced that it will launch a preview of the assistant in some countries, with the idea of expanding it to other regions later. The company stated that it has rethought Windows strategy after witnessing the progress that AI has made.
Copilot for Windows 10 It will have a similar operation to the Windows 11 version. The toolbar will add a button to invoke the wizard, which will be displayed on the right side (like the Notification Center). Microsoft confirmed that Copilot will not overlap with desktop content nor will it lock open application windows.
To access it you must be part of the Windows Insider program and have the 22H2 update installed. Subsequently, download the November patch (KB5032278) and activate the option Get Windows updates as soon as they are available for your device from Setting → Update. Microsoft confirmed that Copilot It will arrive in the coming months to Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro.
The minimum requirements of hardware to run it are 4 GB of RAM and a graphics card that supports HD resolution (720p) or higher. The technology company warned that if Copilot conflicts with any application you have installed, they will apply a security block and will not offer the previous version of the assistant until the problem is resolved.
Copilot for Windows 10 It does not have a definitive release date.. Microsoft said this is a phased release through Controlled Feature Deployment (CFR) that will arrive in the coming months. The wizard will not be available initially for Enterprise and Education versions, as well as for computers that have update policies activated.
Why will Windows 10 receive Copilot?
The decision to offer Copilot on Windows 10 surprises many, since it occurs at less than two years until support ends for this version of the operating system. According to an entry on the help website, Microsoft stated that they want to offer the benefits of artificial intelligence to more people.
“Over the past year, the rapid pace of innovation in AI has reshaped the technology landscape and we are reevaluating all of our products through that lens, including Windows,” the company mentioned. “We believe this new era of AI further increases the value and importance of the PC, with Copilot on Windows at the center.”
Although Microsoft changed its focus towards Windows 10, it made it clear that the date to end the life cycle remains unchanged. Users will have two more years to get the most out of Copilot before the sad end arrives, scheduled for October 14, 2025.
A few weeks ago, a nonprofit organization called on Microsoft to extend support time for Windows 10. The petition urges the company to not leave hundreds of millions of computers adrift that cannot be updated to Windows 11. The adoption of the most recent version of the operating system has not been as expected and proof of this is that Windows 10 remains in the lead, with 71.6% of the market share.