How to install the Copilot app for Windows 11

Instead of integrating Copilot as a function in Windows, Microsoft has presented its AI assistant as a new app. The app seems to automatically install itself onto your machine via the monthly updates, but only if you’re in the US. However, if you’re from the EU, the app is only available on the Microsoft Store. We’ll show you how to manually install it (if you chose to embrace Copilot and its features that is).

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To install the app, open the Microsoft Store via the Start menu, type Copilot into the search field, and click on “Microsoft Copilot.” After clicking on “Install,” the software will download and install.

Windows will then ask you whether you want to start the app or pin it to “Start.” If you choose the second option, the Copilot logo will appear in the Start menu. After right-clicking, you can run the app as an administrator, open its settings, or uninstall it.

You can also access the latter two options in the Windows settings by selecting “Apps – Installed Apps” and clicking on the three dots.