Windows 11 is reintroducing Copilot for Microsoft 365 Business accounts, except for users in Europe.

      The update method for Office is intentional. It's purposely more difficult to block compared to the regular installation method via the Microsoft Store.

      In April 2026, Microsoft acknowledged user dissatisfaction and allowed the removal of Copilot from Windows 11. This addition had sparked significant controversy among users, prompting the company to take such a notable action.

      However, just two months later, it's being reinstalled. The only alteration is the approach used. Unfortunately, the new method is tougher to prevent. On the upside, this does not impact all Windows 11 users; in fact, it primarily excludes most.

      So what is Microsoft's current strategy?

      Instead of utilizing the auto-install feature of the Microsoft Store—which can be stopped by enterprise admins and users—Microsoft is now using the Office suite's update process to install Copilot.

      This latest deployment focuses on systems with commercial Microsoft 365 desktop applications. It’s set to occur between mid-June and mid-July, providing about a 30-day timeframe for it to be installed on your device before you may notice its presence.

      If an organization wishes to block it, an administrator can disable Copilot in advance through the Admin Center. However, this becomes intentionally frustrating.

      Why is Europe not affected?

      The settings to remove Copilot are dispersed throughout the Admin Center and the specific settings of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Microsoft characterizes this as a method to "simplify" access to Copilot.

      Currently, users in the EU are exempt, likely due to competition regulations. Similar legal scrutiny has previously restricted Microsoft's ability to bundle products in European markets. It’s important to mention that regular Windows 11 Home users are not impacted by this change either.

      An internal document that was previously leaked indicated that Microsoft aims for users not just to adopt its AI products, but to become dependent on them. The mandatory installation method and the intentional difficulty in removing it become clearer in this context.

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