Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 & Ensuring It Appears

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If you accidentally delete Copilot, this guide explains how to install Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 and what to do if the icon does not appear.

Table of contents

• How to Install Copilot on Windows 11?
  • 1. Check your Windows version
  • 2. Install all pending updates
  • 3. Turn on Copilot from settings
  • 4. Install Copilot from the Microsoft Store
  • Why Copilot might not appear
  • FAQs

How to Install Copilot on Windows 11?

1. Check your Windows version

Verify your Windows version so you know whether your PC can run Copilot.

1. Open Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select About.
   
4. Confirm that your device runs Windows 11 version 23H2 or newer.

If you want a detailed walkthrough after setup, see this guide on how to use Copilot in Windows 11.

2. Install all pending updates

Install the latest updates so Windows can download and enable Copilot.

1. Open Settings.
2. Select Windows update.
3. Select Check for updates.
   
4. Install every update and restart your PC.

If you want to learn more ways to open the assistant, check this article that explains how to access Microsoft Copilot.

3. Turn on Copilot from settings

Toggle the Copilot switch on the taskbar so the icon becomes visible.

1. Open Settings.
2. Select Personalization.
3. Select Taskbar.
   
4. Turn on the Copilot option.

4. Install Copilot from the Microsoft Store

Grab the standalone Copilot app from the store if it is available in your region.

1. Open the Microsoft Store.
2. Search for Microsoft Copilot.
   
3. Select Install.
4. Launch the app from the Start menu.

Why Copilot might not appear

Many users do not see the Copilot icon because they run an outdated Windows build, keep taskbar settings turned off, or live in a region where Microsoft rolls out the feature more slowly.

If you decide you no longer want the feature after you make it appear, this guide shows how to remove Copilot from Windows 11.

FAQs

Why is Copilot not showing on my taskbar?

Your PC may run an older Windows 11 build or you might switch off the Copilot toggle in taskbar settings, so update Windows and turn Copilot back on in the taskbar section.

Can I install Copilot on Windows 10?

You cannot install the native Windows app on Windows 10, but you can still sign in to Copilot in a browser and use it online.

Does Copilot cost anything?

You can use the basic Copilot experience for free, while Microsoft offers paid plans if you need advanced features and business integrations.

Is Copilot available worldwide?

Microsoft continues to expand Copilot to new regions, so some countries receive the feature later than others.

Once you install and enable Copilot on Windows 11, you gain fast AI help for writing, search, and daily system tasks, which makes your workflow smoother and saves you time.

Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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