MC1152323 – M365 Change Digest

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Automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app resumes in June 2026 on eligible Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop apps, unless admins opt out.

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Summary

Starting June 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will auto-install on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 apps, unless admins opt out. Rollout runs mid-June to mid-July. No changes for EEA customers. Inform users beforehand; no compliance issues identified.

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Updated June 15, 2026: We have updated the content and timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Starting June 2026, we will resume the automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to eligible devices with the Microsoft 365 desktop apps. This change simplifies access to Copilot and ensures users can easily discover and engage with productivity-enhancing features.

When this will happen

General Availability: Rollout begins in mid-June 2026 and completes by mid-July

How this affects your organization

The Microsoft 365 Copilot app will be automatically installed on Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop apps, unless administrators opt out.
On devices where the app is already installed, no visible change will occur.
The app installation is enabled by default and does not require user interaction.
This change does not apply to customers in the European Economic Area (EEA).

What you can do to prepare

Before deploying, inform users about the upcoming change to avoid surprises and improve adoption.
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

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