Windows 10: Windows 11 Insider Build 26220.7535 Adds Narrator Copilot Features and Removal Policy

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7535 (KB5072046) to the Dev and Beta Channels. Both channels are currently receiving the same builds based on Windows 11 version 25H2, with a limited window still open for Dev Channel users to switch to Beta.

The update focuses on accessibility improvements, Copilot management for administrators, and a collection of fixes and small UI changes. As with other Insider builds, several features are rolling out gradually and require the "get the latest updates as they are available" toggle to be enabled.

Narrator gains Copilot-powered image descriptions

Narrator can now work with Copilot on all Windows 11 devices to generate detailed descriptions of images and visual elements. Users can trigger descriptions for a focused image or the entire screen, with Copilot opening alongside Narrator to provide context-aware explanations and allow follow-up questions.

On Copilot+ PCs, on-device AI descriptions continue to work instantly without sending data to the cloud. The Copilot-assisted experience expands this capability to non-Copilot+ systems. Image sharing only occurs when the user explicitly requests a description. The feature is not available in the European Economic Area.

Admins can uninstall Copilot on managed devices

Build 26220.7535 introduces a new Group Policy option called Remove Microsoft Copilot App. When enabled, it allows administrators to uninstall the Copilot app for specific users or devices under defined conditions, such as the app not being user-installed or recently launched.

The policy is available on Enterprise, Pro, and Education editions. Copilot can still be reinstalled manually by users after removal.

Other changes and fixes

The build includes a small refresh to the Windows Spotlight desktop icon and multiple bug fixes. These address issues in the Start menu, File Explorer crashes related to context menus, printing dialog inconsistencies, pen input flashes in Snipping Tool, and Windows Update hangs.

Several known issues remain, including Start menu interaction problems for some Insiders, system tray inconsistencies, taskbar auto-hide behavior, and crashes in Settings when working with audio devices.

Microsoft notes that features in this build are delivered using controlled rollouts and may change or be removed before any general release.

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How to disable copilot in Windows 11 23H2?

There is a solution to keep Copilot out of your eyesight, it does not permanently remove or uninstall Copilot from your Windows 11 environment. Microsoft is persistent and Copilot is inevitable, not to mention the latest computers are equipped with a dedicated Copilot Key in the keyboard. Hence, it is up to us to get used to this feature, and also the field of AI is exponentially increasing, so it is better to get used to it. However, the simple solution is to disable copilot via Taskbar as you mentioned that Policy Editor didn't help. The following are the steps.

• Go to Windows Settings.
  
• Click on Personalization.
  
• Under Taskbar, you can find Copilot (preview)
  
• Toggle the switch to Off.
  
• In this way, Copilot can be kept out of sight.
  

I hope the same works for you.

 

Windows 11 Copilot not showing! (Canary build 25905.1000)

Beginning of build 23506 Co Pilot is available for all insider in Dev channel.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23506 | Windows Insider Blog

• The Windows Copilot Preview, which began rolling out with Build 23493, is now available to all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Insiders may need to reboot to have it show up.
  

 

Windows 11 Copilot not showing! (Dev build 23506.1000)

Hello! Jizhou_Wang

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

It's great to see your enthusiasm for trying out the latest features in Windows Insider builds. Regarding the Windows 11 Copilot AI slidebar that you mentioned, it's important to understand that some features in Insider builds are part of A/B port testing.

A/B port testing means that certain features are being rolled out to a specific subset of users for testing and feedback purposes. This process allows Microsoft to gather data, evaluate the feature's performance, and make improvements before potentially releasing it to a wider audience in future updates. See the push guidelines for Insider features from the bottom of the Windows Insider blog post below:

-<Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23493 | Windows Insider Blog>

In your case, it's possible that the Windows 11 Copilot AI slidebar is currently being tested with a limited group of users, and that's why you may not see it in your build (23506.1000) at the moment. Since these features can change over time, it's also possible that it might appear in future Insider builds as they continue to iterate and refine the feature based on feedback.

It's worth noting that not all features that are tested in Insider builds will ultimately make it to the stable version of Windows for general customers outside of the Windows Insider program. Some features may be modified, removed, or even replaced based on the feedback and data collected during the testing phase.

While you might not have access to the Windows 11 Copilot AI slidebar in your current build, I recommend keeping an eye on future Insider builds to see if it becomes available to a broader audience. In the meantime, continue to explore other features and provide feedback to help shape the future of Windows.

Remember, the Insider program is all about testing and experimentation, so features can come and go during this process. Thank you for being a part of the Windows Insider community and helping to improve Windows!

Best regards,



Chandy |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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* Your patience and cooperation are highly appreciated.