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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Computer Use moves from Researcher in Frontier to Copilot Cowork
Summary AI-generated
Computer Use capabilities were moved from Researcher in Frontier to Microsoft Copilot. Researcher with Computer Use in Frontier was retired July 1, 2026. Copilot controls remain unchanged.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Inform users of the Researcher with Computer Use retirement in Frontier
- Update internal documentation and training materials
- Review support readiness and adoption guidance
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Original post from Microsoft
Updated July 27, 2026: This message is only relevant for Frontier customers who have “computer use agents” enabled in their admin settings. If you do not have this setting enabled, you can safely disregard this message. Thank you for your patience.
[What and Why]
Microsoft has transitioned Computer Use capabilities from Researcher in Frontier to the Microsoft Copilot experience. Computer Use enables Copilot to interact with websites and online services as part of completing tasks on a user's behalf.
This change brings Computer Use capabilities into everyday Copilot workflows and retires the Researcher with Computer Use experience in Frontier.
Existing tenant-level Copilot controls and policies remain unchanged.
[Rollout Schedule]
- Computer Use capabilities became available in Copilot Cowork on June 16, 2026.
- Researcher with Computer Use in Frontier was retired on July 1, 2026.
[Impact on Your Organization]
Who is affected
- Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license
- Users enabled for Frontier who currently use Researcher with Computer Use
Platforms/Services
- Microsoft Copilot
- Copilot Cowork
- Frontier
What will happen
- Researcher with Computer Use is no longer available in Frontier as of July 1, 2026.
- Organizations currently using Researcher with Computer Use in Frontier should be aware of this transition.
- Existing tenant-level Copilot controls and policies remain unchanged.
- No additional tenant configuration is required.
[Action Required/Recommendations]
No immediate action is required.
We recommend that you:
- Inform users who currently use Researcher with Computer Use in Frontier that the experience is no longer available as of July 1, 2026.
- Update internal documentation and training materials that reference Researcher with Computer Use in Frontier.
- Review support readiness and adoption guidance for users who may be affected by this change.
Learn more: Use the local browser with Copilot Cowork | Copilot Cowork | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Additional details from Microsoft
- Summary
- Microsoft 365 Copilot's Computer Use feature moved from Researcher in Frontier to Copilot Cowork, retiring the former on July 1, 2026. Existing controls remain unchanged, no tenant action is needed, but users should be informed and documentation updated accordingly.