Unexpected Glitch in Windows 11 Update Removes Copilot

A recent Windows 11 update has introduced a bug that removes the Copilot app from devices, sparking mixed reactions among users.

So, Microsoft just dropped a bit of a bombshell on its support page—turns out, the latest Windows 11 build has a quirky little bug. Imagine this: you’re going about your day, and poof! The Copilot app vanishes from your taskbar, uninstalled by some digital ghost. Microsoft’s on it, though, suggesting a quick manual reinstall and repin as a stopgap. Not ideal, but hey, it’s something.

This glitch isn’t picky; it’s hitting devices updating to build KB5053598 left and right, across Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, 22H2, and even Windows 10 22H2 or 21H2. Here’s the kicker—some folks are low-key celebrating. That’s right, the anti-AI crowd is getting an unexpected gift: Copilot taking itself out without them lifting a finger. Talk about unintended consequences.

But before you start throwing a party, here’s the catch: uninstalling the app doesn’t mean Copilot’s gone for good. Nope, it’s just taking a nap in the system, waiting to be woken up. This half-measure has left some users grumbling, especially those who’d prefer their tech without a side of AI. It’s sparking a bigger conversation, really—about how much AI we actually want in our lives and whether there’s room for old-school, no-frills computing in this brave new world.