Microsoft’s Copilot AI is officially coming to Windows 10

Officially announced: Microsoft’s latest generative AI, powered by ChatGPT, is now accessible to an additional one billion users.

Microsoft has announced that its artificial intelligence assistant, Copilot, will soon be available to Windows 10 users. Copilot is a smart tool that can help users with various tasks, such as asking questions, managing Windows features, or interacting with documents. Copilot was previously exclusive to Windows 11, but now Microsoft is bringing it to its older operating system, which still dominates the Windows market.

What is Copilot?

Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that can assist users with various tasks on their Windows devices. Copilot can understand natural language queries and commands, and provide relevant answers or actions. For example, users can ask Copilot to open a specific app, change a setting, or search for information. Copilot can also help users with document creation and editing, by suggesting content, formatting, or corrections.

Copilot was first introduced as a feature of Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest operating system that was released in October 2021. Windows 11 is designed to offer a modern and streamlined user experience, with features such as a new Start menu, a redesigned Taskbar, Snap layouts, Widgets, and more. Copilot is one of the highlights of Windows 11, as it showcases Microsoft’s advancements in artificial intelligence and natural language processing.

Why is Copilot coming to Windows 10?

While Windows 11 is Microsoft’s newest and most advanced operating system, it is not yet widely adopted by Windows users. According to GlobalStats, Windows 11 only accounts for 26 percent of Windows installations, as of November 2023. Windows 10, on the other hand, still holds 69 percent of the Windows market. This means that there are still more than 1 billion Windows 10 devices in use, compared to 400 million Windows 11 devices.

Microsoft recognizes that Windows 10 is still a popular and widely used operating system and that many users may not be able or willing to upgrade to Windows 11 anytime soon. Therefore, Microsoft has decided to bring Copilot to Windows 10, as a way of providing its users with the latest technology and enhancing their productivity and convenience. By doing so, Microsoft hopes to reach a larger audience and demonstrate its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

How can users get Copilot on Windows 10?

Copilot will be available to Windows 10 users through an upcoming Release Preview update, which is expected to roll out in the next few weeks. Users who are part of the Windows Insider program, which allows them to test new features and updates before they are released to the public, will be able to access Copilot first. To join the Windows Insider program, users need to go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program, and follow the instructions.

Once users receive the Release Preview update, they will see a Copilot icon on the right side of the Taskbar, next to the Notification area. By clicking on the icon, users will be able to launch Copilot and interact with it using voice or text. Copilot will appear in a small window that will not overlap with desktop content or block open windows, so users can easily switch between Copilot and other apps.

To get the best experience with Copilot, users will need to enable the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” feature in Windows Update. This will ensure that users receive the most recent and relevant information and suggestions from Copilot, as well as any bug fixes or improvements.

What are the benefits of Copilot?

1. Copilot is designed to make Windows users’ lives easier and more efficient, by providing them with a smart and friendly assistant that can help them with various tasks. Copilot can help users with:
2. Asking questions: Users can ask Copilot any question, and Copilot will try to provide the best answer, using Bing search results, Wikipedia articles, or other sources. Users can also ask Copilot to perform calculations, conversions, translations, or definitions.
3. Managing Windows features: Users can ask Copilot to change or check Windows settings, such as brightness, volume, battery, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or updates. Users can also ask Copilot to open or close apps, switch between windows, or take screenshots.
4. Interacting with documents: Users can ask Copilot to create, open, edit, or save documents, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF files. Copilot can also help users with content creation and editing, by suggesting topics, headlines, sentences, paragraphs, or images. Copilot can also help users with formatting, spelling, grammar, or punctuation.
5. Copilot is not only a useful tool, but also a fun and engaging companion. Copilot can chat with users, tell jokes, play games, or share trivia. Copilot can also adapt to users’ preferences and feedback, and learn from their behavior and usage patterns. Copilot can also personalize its responses and suggestions, based on users’ interests, location, time, or context.

Conclusion

Microsoft Copilot is an artificial intelligence assistant that can help Windows users with various tasks, such as asking questions, managing Windows features, or interacting with documents. Copilot was previously exclusive to Windows 11, but now Microsoft is bringing it to Windows 10, which still has a large and loyal user base. Copilot will be available to Windows 10 users through an upcoming Release Preview update, which will be accessible to Windows Insider users first. Copilot is designed to enhance Windows users’ productivity and convenience, as well as provide them with a smart and friendly companion.

FAQs

Is Copilot available for Windows 10?

Yes, Microsoft is giving Windows 10 users the chance to test out the Copilot feature, which was originally exclusive to Windows 11.

Will Windows Copilot be free?

Yes, Microsoft Copilot, is now free to use. However, if you want to integrate it into specific applications like Microsoft 365, it comes with a price tag. For enterprise customers, accessing Copilot within Microsoft 365 will cost $30 per user per month.