Windows 10: Windows Copilot is now available, but millions of users can't use it yet

GHacks · Sep 27, 2023

Microsoft announced the fourth Moment update for Windows 11 officially on September 26, 2023. The update comes as part of the monthly preview update for the Windows 11 operating system and will be included for all users as part of the October 10, 2023 update for the operating system.

The update introduces several changes to the Windows 11 operating system, including a new backup app, redesigned File Explorer and loads of AI integrations. We mentioned the new Paint capabilities previously already that let users remove backgrounds and use layers.

Probably the biggest feature of Moment 4 is Windows Copilot. Announced in early 2023, Windows Copilot is an integrated AI assistant in Windows. While it includes all functionality of Bing Chat, it also includes assistive options specific to Windows.

My initial impression of Windows Copilot was that the Windows-specific functionality was lacking severely. Microsoft describes Windows Copilot as a tool that helps users accelerate tasks, reduce friction, save time, and also as a tool to provide users with "personalized answers, inspiration and task assistance".

The version of Windows Copilot that is included in Moment 4 for Windows 11 has not improved in this regard. It is unfortunate, as there is much potential in having an AI assistant that may help users troubleshoot issues, explain functionality or even connect them to support representatives.

Not all Windows 11 users, who have installed the optional preview update for the operating system, may use Windows Copilot at the time. While highlighted as the main feature of the update, it is in reality limited to select regions at the time of writing.

Microsoft uses a footnote to inform users about this. Not everyone is reading those, let alone Microsoft's announcement of the release.

Microsoft writes: "Copilot in Windows will start to release in preview to select global markets as part of our latest update to Windows 11. The initial markets for the Copilot in Windows preview include North America and parts of Asia and South America. It is our intention to add additional markets over time."

In other words, Windows Copilot is available for Windows 11 users who have installed the update and live in North America or select countries in Asia and South America. Microsoft fails to list countries. Copilot will become available in other "markets" over time, but it is unclear which markets Microsoft is targeting or when the feature will be rolled out to users in those markets.

Any Windows 11 user not living in the regions Copilot is available in won't be able to test the feature at this point. Copilot is still listed as "in preview" by Microsoft at the time of writing.

Windows 11 users may disable Windows Copilot, if they don't want to use it.

Now You: what is your take on Copilot?

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Brink · Sep 27, 2023

Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote

We are thrilled to announce that the Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote. This powerful tool combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data from the Microsoft Graph—notes, calendars, emails, chats, documents, meetings, and more—and the Microsoft 365 apps to turn your words into a powerful productivity tool. All of this is done within our existing commitments to data security and privacy in the enterprise. We know that too much time is spent on the mundane tasks of work and not enough time is spent on the work that brings us joy and ignites our creativity. That's why Copilot is being integrated directly into OneNote. It works with you, embedded in the other Microsoft 365 apps you use daily to help you unlock productivity, unleash creativity, and uplevel your skills.

An animated image demonstrating how to use Copilot to make a to-do list in OneNote. Copilot in OneNote Your digital notebook reimagined with Copilot. Copilot in OneNote helps you create, capture, organize, and recall information with confidence. As your notetaking partner, Copilot uses your prompts to draft plans, generate ideas, create lists, organize information, and more. Copilot can transform existing text by summarizing, rewriting, formatting, and adding visual context. Uplevel your digital notebook with natural language commands to reorganize your notebook, adjust formatting, and highlight what's important. Here are some example commands and prompts you can try:

Create a plan for my daughter’s high school graduation party.

Summarize notes into bullet points on a new page.

Generate a list of topics and talking points to be covered in an annual investor update meeting.

Plan a spring trip to Paris for me, my partner, and my two teenage children.

I'm starting a wholesale coffee bean and roasting company. Give me 10 suggestions for a company name and vision statement.

Building responsibly Microsoft 365 Copilot is designed for the needs of the enterprise. Our efforts are guided by our AI principles and Responsible AI Standard and build on decades of research on grounding and privacy-preserving machine learning. Microsoft’s work on AI is reviewed for potential harms and mitigations by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and policy experts. We use the Azure Content Moderation Stack across our services to monitor and filter harmful content. Technologies like InterpretML and Fairlearn help to detect and correct data bias. The Copilot System builds on our existing commitments to data security and privacy in the enterprise. Copilot automatically inherits your organization’s security, compliance, and privacy policies for Microsoft 365. Data is managed in line with our current commitments. Copilot large language models are not trained on your tenant data. Finally, we have worked to design an experience that prioritizes human agency and puts the user in control. This includes noting limitations, providing links to sources, and prompting users to review, fact-check, and fine-tune content based on their own knowledge and judgment. Read about Microsoft 365 Copilot on our Official Microsoft Blog.
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Cristiano Rocha1 · Sep 27, 2023

How can I install The microsoft copilot

Hello! My name is Cristiano. I'm an Independent Advisor. I'm glad to help you.

Microsoft Copilot is currently in private preview, and access is only available to select developers. If you're an eligible developer, you can sign up to request access via the Copilot website: GitHub Copilot · Your AI pair programmer. After you have been granted access, you can install the Copilot extension in your IDE.

At present, the Copilot extension is only available for Visual Studio Code. To install the extension, follow these steps:

1. Open Visual Studio Code and click on the Extensions icon on the left sidebar (or press `Ctrl+Shift+X`).

2. Search for "GitHub Copilot" in the search bar and select the extension from the results.

3. Click on the "Install" button next to the extension. Once the installation is complete, you will need to reload Visual Studio Code to start using Copilot.

Keep in mind that Copilot is currently only available in private preview and is not fully released yet.

hpholm · Sep 27, 2023

Problem buying European Maps for CoPilot

The "Service not available" error suggests to me that something is not working properly at the CoPilot license and/or their maps download servers.

I suggest coordinate with the CoPilot support, starting at:

https://support.copilotgps.com/hc/en-gb

There's also their user forum:

https://support.copilotgps.com/hc/en-gb/community/topics

Everything Microsoft is outsourced and still work-in-progress. The official support for the app store must be found somewhere in the labyrinth starting at

http://www.microsoftstore.com/

Even if this turns out to be a Microsoft store issue, the best option, in my opinion, is still to coordinate with the app developer.

I hope you get it sorted out.

Please let us know how it goes.

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Hans

Windows 10: Windows Copilot is now available, but millions of users can't use it yet

Windows Copilot is now available, but millions of users can't use it yet

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