MC890889 – Changes coming to the Copilot experience for Windows (archived)

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check before: 2024-09-24

Product:

Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite, Windows

Platform:

Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant

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Change type:

Feature update, User impact, Admin impact

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Summary:
The Copilot experience for Windows is updating to include enterprise data protection at no extra cost and will be accessed via the Microsoft 365 app. Changes begin with a preview release on September 24, 2024, and a security update on October 8, 2024, for Windows 11, followed by Windows 10. Organizations should prepare by adjusting their settings and pinning the Microsoft 365 app if needed.

Details:
The Copilot experience on Windows is changing in response to your feedback. Moving forward, users with work or school accounts will access Microsoft Copilot through the Microsoft 365 app. In addition, Microsoft Copilot will offer enterprise data protection (EDP) at no additional cost for all users signed in with an Entra account. This means that security, privacy, and compliance controls and commitments available for Microsoft 365 Copilot will extend to Microsoft Copilot prompts and responses.
[When will this happen?]
The update to Microsoft Copilot to offer enterprise data protection is rolling out now-and is replacing the current Copilot in Windows experience. The shift to the Microsoft 365 app as the entry point for Microsoft Copilot is coming soon. Changes will be rolled out to managed PCs starting with the optional non-security preview release on September 24, 2024, and following with the monthly security update release on October 8 for all supported versions of Windows 11. These changes will be applied to Windows 10 PCs the month after.

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Created:
2024-09-17

updated:
2024-09-19

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft is updating the Copilot experience for Windows to include enterprise data protection at no extra cost, accessible through the Microsoft 365 app for users with work or school accounts, with a preview release on September 24, 2024, and a security update on October 8, 2024. Organizations should prepare by adjusting settings and pinning the Microsoft 365 app to the taskbar to ensure uninterrupted access to Microsoft Copilot.

Direct effects for Operations**

Access to Microsoft Copilot
Users may lose access to Microsoft Copilot if the Microsoft 365 app is not pinned to the taskbar, leading to disruption in workflow and productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/manage-windows-copilot

Enterprise Data Protection
Without proper preparation, organizations may not fully leverage the new enterprise data protection features, risking data security and compliance issues.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/edpfaq

User Experience Disruption
Changes in the user interface and access points may confuse users, leading to frustration and decreased efficiency until they adapt to the new system.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://aka.ms/Windows/CopilotBlog

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2024-09-19MC MessagesThe Copilot experience on Windows is changing in response to your feedback. Moving forward, users with work or school accounts will access Microsoft Copilot through the Microsoft 365 app. In addition, Microsoft Copilot will offer enterprise data protection (EDP) at no additional cost for all users signed in with an Entra account. This means that security, privacy, and compliance controls and commitments available for Microsoft 365 Copilot will extend to Microsoft Copilot prompts and responses.
[When will this happen?]
The update to Microsoft Copilot to offer enterprise data protection is rolling out now-and is replacing the current Copilot in Windows experience. The shift to the Microsoft 365 app as the entry point for Microsoft Copilot will align with the annual Windows 11 feature update release. Changes will be rolled out to managed PCs starting with the optional non-security preview release on September 24, 2024, and following with the monthly security update release on October 8 for all supported versions of Windows 11. These changes will be applied to Windows 10 PCs the month after.
The Copilot experience on Windows is changing in response to your feedback. Moving forward, users with work or school accounts will access Microsoft Copilot through the Microsoft 365 app. In addition, Microsoft Copilot will offer enterprise data protection (EDP) at no additional cost for all users signed in with an Entra account. This means that security, privacy, and compliance controls and commitments available for Microsoft 365 Copilot will extend to Microsoft Copilot prompts and responses.
[When will this happen?]
The update to Microsoft Copilot to offer enterprise data protection is rolling out now-and is replacing the current Copilot in Windows experience. The shift to the Microsoft 365 app as the entry point for Microsoft Copilot is coming soon. Changes will be rolled out to managed PCs starting with the optional non-security preview release on September 24, 2024, and following with the monthly security update release on October 8 for all supported versions of Windows 11. These changes will be applied to Windows 10 PCs the month after.
2024-09-19MC Last Updated09/16/2024 17:48:052024-09-18T21:17:40Z

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