Subj : Windows 11 bug deletes Copilot from the OS is this the first gli To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Mon Mar 17 2025 11:00:08 Windows 11 bug deletes Copilot from the OS is this the first glitch ever some users will be happy to encounter? Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:45:54 +0000 Description: Windows 11 updates are reportedly causing havoc with crashes and PC boot failures and an odd bug that uninstalls Copilot is embarrassing for Microsoft. FULL STORY ======================================================================March updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 have an odd bug that removes Copilot Its easy enough to reinstall the AI, but the glitch is puzzling, not to mention embarrassing for Microsoft There are other bugs hitting Windows 11 users, including worrying reports of crashes or even boot failures Microsofts latest patches for Windows 11 are causing some degree of trouble, it probably wont surprise you to learn, with reports of various fresh bugs emerging after the release of those March updates last week. Patch KB5053598 for Windows 11 24H2 seems to be the most problematic, but the major bug here has also affected other Windows versions. Some users on Windows 11 24H2 and 23H2 and those whove installed Windows 10s March patch (KB5053606) are finding that the Copilot app has been randomly removed from their PC. Windows Latest noticed this strange affair, which Microsoft has since acknowledged. The bug causes the Copilot app to be uninstalled and unpinned from the taskbar - so essentially, the AI assistant is vanishing completely from affected Windows 11 and 10 PCs. Microsoft says its aware of the issue and is working on a resolution, but in the meantime, the workaround is to simply reinstall the Copilot app (from the Microsoft Store) and then manually pin it back to the taskbar. Other reports of bugs that those using Windows 11 24H2 have encountered include installation failures, Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crashes, or indeed the most feared of system gremlins, total boot failure (so the PC isnt starting up at all after crashing during the update). All of this was flagged by Windows Latest , and the tech site also observes that theres a glitch that causes remote desktop (RDP) sessions to either fail completely or to continually keep disconnecting (thats a bug that only really applies to business users, though). This thread on Reddit has some further complaints about BSODs and other issues such as USB keyboards and mice failing to work post-update with Windows 11. (Image credit: Marjan Apostolovic / Shutterstock) Analysis: An embarrassing inconvenience alongside major woes It seems like quite a few new bugs are floating around with the March updates, and some of them are very unfortunate particularly the nasty crashes (or complete boot failures) that are evident in a scattering of reports. The bug thats ejecting Copilot from Windows in such an unceremonious fashion is also particularly embarrassing for Microsoft, seeing as the software giant is on a drive to try to get people to use its AI helper which will be tricky if its suddenly MIA for no apparent reason. (Its worth noting that this doesnt affect the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, by the way). This is an odd glitch indeed, although it doesnt appear to be that widespread, luckily for Microsoft. Presumably, a solution will be found soon enough itll surely be a priority for the company to resolve but its not difficult to reinstall the Copilot app, anyway. This is more of an inconvenience, really, but one that has surely got Microsoft blushing a bit, as its difficult to imagine how an accidental Copilot wipe was triggered in this way. You may also like... Shock, horror Im not going to argue with Microsofts latest bit of nagging in Windows 11, as this pop-up is justified Are you unable to get security updates for Windows 11 24H2? Heres the likely reason why, and the fix to get your PC safe and secure again Windows 11 fully streamlined in just two clicks? Talon utility promises to rip all the bloatware out of Microsofts OS in a hassle-free way ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11-bug-deletes-copilot-fro m-the-os-is-this-the-first-glitch-ever-some-users-will-be-happy-to-encounter --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .