Windows Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that's integrated into Windows 11. It's designed to help users with a variety of tasks, from providing answers and inspiration from across the web to supporting creativity and collaboration.
Accessing Windows Copilot
You can find Windows Copilot on the taskbar or by pressing the Windows logo key + C for quick access. If your keyboard has a dedicated Copilot key, you can use that to launch Copilot as well. If your device doesn't have a keyboard with a Copilot key, the Windows logo key + C shortcut will provide the same functionality.
Using Windows Copilot
Once you've launched Copilot, you can use it to perform a variety of tasks. For instance, you can ask Copilot to open apps or websites, control Windows itself, or even help with troubleshooting problems. Copilot can also provide suggestions and tips every time you open a program in Windows 11, making it a useful tool for exploring what a particular software can do for you.
One of the key features of Windows Copilot is its integration with Notepad. You can write code in Notepad and ask Copilot questions about the functions you're writing. This can be particularly helpful for coding tasks and can make the process more efficient.
Configuring Windows Copilot
There's only one setting in Copilot at the moment, which you can find by clicking on the three dots at the top of the panel and choosing Settings. The setting, "Let Copilot in Windows use Microsoft Edge content," lets Copilot see what you're looking at in Edge. This can be useful if you want to ask Copilot about things on the web page you're viewing, such as writing a summary of the page.
Enabling Windows Copilot
If you're using Windows 11 and the Copilot icon on the taskbar arrives in a deactivated state, you'll need to enable Windows Copilot on the taskbar before you can use it. The process is relatively simple and straightforward.
For business users, enabling Windows 11 Copilot follows a slightly different process. Copilot in Windows isn't enabled by default for managed Windows 11 version 22H2 devices. If your system is configured to get updates from WSUS, Windows Update, Intune, Autopatch, or Configuration Manager, you may need to make some changes. To enable Microsoft Copilot for Windows in a managed environment, administrators must enable features within temporary enterprise control for those devices.
Continuous Learning
It's important to note that it's the nature of artificial intelligence to be in a state of continuous learning. This means that, over time, the answers generated by Windows Copilot should continue to evolve and get better. Therefore, it's important to provide positive feedback when Windows Copilot provides a useful answer to your question.
In conclusion, Windows Copilot is a powerful tool that can enhance your productivity when using Windows 11. Whether you're working on everyday tasks or advanced projects, Copilot can provide valuable assistance and help you get the most out of your Windows 11 experience.