By Richard Speed
Publication Date: 2026-03-18 12:38:00
Microsoft has paused plans to force the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on users, halting automatic installations for an unspecified period.
“This app provides a centralized entry point for accessing Copilot experiences and AI-powered capabilities across Microsoft 365,” Microsoft said.
“This change simplifies access to Copilot and ensures users can easily discover and engage with productivity-enhancing features.”
Customers using Microsoft 365 desktop client apps were the target audience, and the Windows behemoth originally planned to start rolling it out in early October. This slipped to December 2025 and has now been temporarily halted.
In a post on the Microsoft 365…
