Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2 systems will receive the mandatory update KB5040427, which will block Microsoft Co-pilot their taskbar and make it behave more like an app. Windows 10 users have Previously received co-pilotbut it is attached to the right side of the taskbar. Earlier versions of the AI app refused to work if the toolbar was not placed at the bottom of the screen.
This mandatory update is part of Microsoft’s efforts to bring the AI experience to most of its users, especially Windows 11 Windows 10 still hasn’t taken the majority of the Windows operating system market share. However, even though Windows 10 support officially ends in 2025, many users are still holding off on upgrading to the latest version of Windows.
You’re also out of luck if you’re not a fan of AI and Microsoft Copilot, because you can’t ignore this update unless you never connect your PC to the internet. When your computer checks for updates, it will automatically install this update, pinning the Copilot app to your taskbar. We also don’t know if you can unpin and hide the app after the update, like you can disable Windows Web Search.
However, if you really like using Copilot, you’ll love this update. That’s because it removes the app from its dock and makes it act more like an app. You can now resize the window as you use it, move it around on your screen (or even across multiple monitors), and adjust it to the size you want.
Despite the mandatory update, it won’t be available to all users worldwide. Instead, Microsoft said it will gradually roll out the update to Microsoft Copilot, so it may be a while before you see it next to the Start menu icon on your PC. Microsoft also didn’t give a timeline for when the update will be released, so we don’t know if you’ll get it in a few days, weeks, or months.
Copilot also doesn’t require a lot of PC resources, with the app only needing 4GB of RAM and a 720p display. So even if you have a much older device, you’ll still get Microsoft’s AI assistant on your computer, whether you like it or not.
