It's incredible, but many people still use Windows 10 despite the announced end of support . Many haven't upgraded yet, due to the demanding requirements for moving from Windows 10 to 11, and because some users find it simply not worthwhile or their PCs can no longer handle it. The Windows 10 user base is enormous, and given its size, Copilot could be a valuable addition.
What is Windows Copilot?
Copilot was originally intended to be a Windows 11 exclusive, given its over 400 million users . However, Windows 10 is still on over a billion systems, making it commercially viable to release it for the older version, as it doesn't seem like a compelling reason to upgrade the operating system.
Copilot would come to Windows 10 because it is where there are the most users
And it's not that Microsoft isn't encouraging people to leave Windows 10, because in May it was announced that it would no longer add new features . It will continue to receive security updates until October 2025 , but no new features.
According to Extremetech, Copilot in Windows 100 will have the exact same functions in Windows 11. It will be an icon located in the taskbar right next to the search box. Clicking the icon will open a new side panel for conversations with the AI powered by ChatGPT. All capabilities between the two operating systems should be the same , with plugin support mirrored between versions.
The famous ChatGPT , which empowers Copilot
This decision will give Microsoft more customer feedback on Copilot and help promote its use among developers. But of course, the 1.400 clients of the Copilot service are totally potential. Not all of the 400 million Windows 11 users use Copilot, and neither would the 1.400 billion users use it faithfully. But it is undeniable that it would be tempting.
The vast majority of Windows customers are still using version 10 of their operating system. According to figures from just a few weeks ago, Windows 10 still holds 71,62% of the market , while Windows 11 remains around 20%. These figures haven't changed significantly this year, which is not good news for Microsoft, which was hoping for a much larger migration.
