Copilot App is missing after Windows update

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hi Mayank12​ Yes, this is a known behavior. After recent Windows cumulative updates, the Copilot app icon has been removed/disabled on some devices. Microsoft announced that Copilot will no longer appear as a standalone app entry in Settings > Apps and will instead be integrated directly into Windows (taskbar, sidebar, or via Edge).

Why it’s missing?

• Copilot in Windows is being restructured — Microsoft is deprecating the "separate app" model.
• After the update, the Copilot toggle in Settings > Personalization > Taskbar might be turned off.
• In enterprise environments, some updates also reset or disable Copilot via Group Policy / Intune policies.

You can try below

1. Check Taskbar Settings
• Right-click taskbar → Taskbar settings → Turn Copilot (preview) back on.
2. Check Group Policy / Intune
• Path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > ChatGPTCopilot (or Windows Copilot settings).
• Ensure it’s not disabled by policy after the update.
3. Update Edge
• Some features rely on the latest Microsoft Edge build. Update Edge to confirm Copilot integration.
4. Confirm Windows Build
• Copilot in Windows is officially supported on Windows 11 23H2 and above. If your update shifted build versions, behavior may change.
5. Enterprise Message
• Microsoft is rolling out Copilot changes in waves. For some environments, the standalone app may no longer return, as Copilot becomes integrated with Windows instead of showing as a separate app.

it’s expected after recent Windows updates. If you want Copilot back on the taskbar, enable it via taskbar settings or confirm policies.