Windows update accidentally removes Copilot - Hypertext
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Microsoft is working on a fix but you can still download and install Copilot from the Windows Store.
  • A bug in the most recent Windows 11 update removes Copilot from systems entirely.
  • Microsoft is currently working on a fix but those who need the app can simply redownload and install it from the Windows Store.
  • The update also introduced a bug for Roblox players on Arm hardware.
  • notannpc@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1861·
    3 days ago

    Microsoft accidentally made windows better in an update for the first time in years 😂

  • pHr34kY@lemmy.worldEnglish
    169·
    3 days ago

    Update KB5053598 is a very simple update that includes “miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality”

    Removing Copilot wasn’t unintentional at all. They said so right there in the release notes.

    • bdot@lemmy.worldEnglish
      13·
      3 days ago

      i believe you’re on to something, with the thought that removing it wasn’t unintentional…

      i am willing to bet it was deliberate, but as a way to catch more users who refuse to upgrade from Win10 BECAUSE of Copilot. once they get more users to adopt, they simply put it back in, in one of their updates

      • fallingcats@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        6·
        3 days ago

        I think they just made a release without it (for EU or stuff) and either forgot to turn in back on for regular releases, or it didn’t because of a bug.

  • Dalaryous@lemmy.mlEnglish
    298·
    4 days ago

    Please don’t fix it; we’re ok living with this bug.

    Thanks, 98% of your users

  • kautau@lemmy.worldEnglish
    952·
    3 days ago

    Honestly this sounds like a veteran MS dev who wanted to ensure he had a good ISO build of windows to install without AI shit down the line after he retired. Props to whatever MS dev (or devs) made this happen

    • ZILtoid1991@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      3 days ago

      "But imagine that in a decade maximum, your computer would have full conscience and be like Torment Nexus from the hit novel series “Don’t Build the Torment Nexus”.

  • 1984@lemmy.todayEnglish
    59·
    3 days ago

    Will be hard to argue that it cannot be removed, like they did with internet exploder…

  • supersquirrel@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    68·
    4 days ago

    This is like a vet telling me they accidentally removed a life threatening tumor in my dog while doing something else.

    Like damn not sure how you did that by accident but wait what don’t try to put it back what the hell?

    Also did you just put ads INSIDE MY DOG? What the hell is wrong with you?

    • Dojan@lemmy.worldEnglish
      42·
      4 days ago

      Completely unrelated segue, but your comment reminded me of this one vet appointment I had with my dog.

      He was in for having his teeth cleaned, and came out with his claws trimmed. They managed to cut into his quick on five claws. I don’t even know how they managed to do that, I don’t do that and I don’t have the advantage of him being sedated when I clip them. Then they had the absolute gall to charge me for trimming his claws.

      To top it all off; I had an appointment booked with the groomer next-door a couple of days after that so their “service” was unwarranted and unwelcome.

    • lath@lemmy.worldEnglish
      14·
      4 days ago

      Not your dog, you only own the license to have them as a pet and it can be withdrawn at any time.