Microsoft 365 Copilot app to be installed on Windows devices

Microsoft will begin next month automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices outside of the EEA region that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps.

Next month, Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps.

🚀 Microsoft 365 Update – Copilot App Installation on Devices Starting October 2025, Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices that already have Microsoft 365 desktop client apps installed. This app will serve as a centralized entry point to access Copilot experiences and AI-powered productivity tools across Microsoft 365, making it easier for users to discover and engage with these capabilities. 📅 Timeline Rollout begins: Early October 2025 Completion: Mid-November 2025 👥 Who is Affected Organizations with Windows devices running Microsoft 365 Apps Customers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) IT Admins managing Microsoft 365 deployments End-users on eligible devices (new app visible in Start menu) ⚙️ What Will Happen Copilot app auto-installed on eligible Windows devices Appears in the Start menu as a new access point Already-installed devices: no visible change * Opt-out available via Microsoft 365 Apps Admin Center 📌 Admin Preparation Review Microsoft documentation for details Opt out if necessary Inform helpdesk & end-users to reduce support queries Update internal documentation referencing app access ✅ User Impact Users may see a new Microsoft 365 Copilot icon in Start menu No compliance concerns identified (review as per org policies) This move from Microsoft is aimed at simplifying access and driving adoption of AI-powered productivity features across organizations. #copilot #microsoft #mslearn

#cyberNEWS Microsoft to force install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app in October. Next month, Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices outside of the EEA region that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. The Microsoft 365 Copilot app integrates the AI-powered Copilot assistant with Microsoft 365 suite apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as other features like Notebooks and AI agents. https://lnkd.in/ghbRYcKX

Next month, Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices outside of the EEA region that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. The Microsoft 365 Copilot app integrates the AI-powered Copilot assistant with Microsoft 365 suite apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as other features like Notebooks and AI agents. #staycurious #stayinformed #noble1 #tomshaw TOM SHAW

Microsoft to force install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app in October Next month, Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices outside of the EEA region that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. The Microsoft 365 Copilot app integrates the AI-powered Copilot assistant with Microsoft 365 suite apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as other features like Notebooks and AI agents. Redmond also advised admins to notify their organizations' helpdesk teams and users before the app is forcibly installed on their devices "to reduce confusion and support requests." The rollout will start in early October and be completed by mid-November; however, the Microsoft 365 Copilot app will not be installed on systems within the European Economic Area (EEA). "Starting in October 2025, Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop client apps," the company said in a Microsoft 365 message center update on Friday. https://lnkd.in/ghbRYcKX

🧸 Microsoft to force install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app in October ｢ While the newly installed app will be added to the Windows Start Menu and enabled by default, IT administrators responsible for managing Microsoft 365 app deployments will be able to opt out in the Apps Admin Center ｣ https://lnkd.in/dYZRKDmH #copilot #ai #aislop

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Summary of the key updates and features currently in development for Microsoft Intune as of August 21, 2025: 🔐 Microsoft Intune Suite Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) Dashboard: A new dashboard will help organizations assess readiness for transitioning users from local admin to standard user roles. It also tracks file elevation trends. 📱 App Management Android Enterprise Dedicated Devices: Offline Mode: Allows access to designated apps without network connectivity. App Access Without Sign-In: Enables launching specific apps directly from the sign-in screen, useful for emergency or helpdesk tools. iOS/iPadOS App Widgets: New policy setting to block data sync from managed apps to widgets, enhancing data protection on lock screens. 💻 Device Enrollment Ubuntu Support Update: Support added for Ubuntu 22.04 and later. Support ending for Ubuntu 20.04 (existing devices remain enrolled, but new enrollments will be blocked). 🖥️ Device Management Windows Backup for Organizations (Public Preview): Admins can configure backup and restore of Windows 10/11 settings for Microsoft Entra joined devices. 🔒 Device Security Security Baseline for STIG Audits: A new audit-focused baseline for Windows devices to assess compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Device Control Policy via Defender for Endpoint: Intune will support applying device control policies to devices managed through Defender for Endpoint, even if not enrolled in Intune. 👥 Role-Based Access Control Multi-Administrator Approval (MAA): Changes to roles or permissions will require a second admin's approval, enhancing security and governance. 📣 Important Notices iOS/iPadOS 26 Compatibility: Apps must update to Intune App SDK v21.0.0+ and be registered with Microsoft Entra to ensure compatibility. Older SDKs or unregistered apps may lose app protection policy enforcement. Minimum OS Requirement Update: Intune will soon require iOS/iPadOS 17 or later, following the release of iOS/iPadOS 26.

Troubleshooting Intune Policies & Applications: Where to Find the Right Logs on Windows Devices 🔎 Why it matters When Intune policies or applications fail, the challenge is knowing where to look first. Without the right logs, troubleshooting becomes guesswork. These logs provide visibility into: Policy application (CSPs, configuration profiles) App deployment (Win32, Store, Company Portal) Script execution (PowerShell, custom) Enrollment and compliance status --- 🛠️ Key Log Locations & What They’re For 📂 Intune Management Extension (IME) Logs C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\IntuneManagementExtension\Logs IntuneManagementExtension.log → App deployments & scripts AgentExecutor.log → Script execution tracking Sensor.log → Endpoint Analytics collection Scripts.log → Custom script execution 📂 Event Viewer Logs Applications and Services Logs → Microsoft → Windows → DeviceManagement-Enterprise-Diagnostics-Provider → Admin CSP-based policy application events OMA-URI troubleshooting 📂 Registry Paths HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager → Policy states HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Enrollments → Enrollment info HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement → Win32 app tracking 📂 Company Portal Logs (if used) %localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.CompanyPortal_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\DiagOutputDir Enrollment issues App availability in portal User interactions 📂 Task Scheduler Task Scheduler → Microsoft → Windows → EnterpriseMgmt PushLaunch task → Ensures regular Intune check-ins 📂 MDMDiagnostics Tool Run: mdmdiagnosticstool.exe -area Autopilot;DeviceEnrollment;DeviceProvisioning -cab c:\temp\mdm.cab Generates CAB with detailed enrollment & provisioning logs