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Microsoft Finally Delivers True Native Copilot App for Windows 11 With Practical New Features

Microsoft teased a "native" Copilot application for Windows several months back, but the excitement fizzled when users realized it was essentially just a web wrapper. Now the company has finally responded to user feedback by rolling out an actual native Copilot built with XAML specifically for Windows 11. Better yet, the latest update makes it genuinely useful for less technical users who want straightforward answers about adjusting their system settings.

Here's what Microsoft is highlighting:

  • Native XAML app with redesigned interface: A fresh sidebar lets you start conversations and review your chat history without friction.
  • Device-specific Q&A: Ask something like "How do I pair Bluetooth headphones on this computer?" and Copilot tailors answers to your actual Windows version.

The updated Copilot app (version 1.25023.101.0) is rolling out early to Windows Insider participants across all channels. The rollout is gradual, so you might not see it immediately. What's interesting here is that you don't need to wait—you can manually grab the update even without Insider access. Here's how:

  1. Head to store.rg-adguard.net and select "Product ID" from the first dropdown.
  2. Paste 9NHT9RB2F4HD into the search field and choose "Fast" from the second dropdown.
  3. Click the checkmark button to find available packages.
  4. Look for Microsoft.Copilot_1.25023.106.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.appxbundle and click to download.
  5. Open the file and hit "Update" when prompted.
  6. Launch the refreshed Copilot app.

On the Mac front, Microsoft has also released a Copilot application for macOS users. It's now available on the App Store with handy additions like a compact search bar for quick chats with the AI assistant.

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