Microsoft makes Copilot less useful on new Copilot Plus PCs
Why was the WINKEY + C shortcut removed from the new Copilot Plus PCs?
The WINKEY + C shortcut was removed from the new Copilot Plus PCs because Microsoft is evolving the Copilot experience on Windows as a dedicated app pinned to the taskbar15. This change aims to provide users with the benefits of a traditional app experience, including resizing, moving, and snapping the window. Microsoft claims this will allow for more agile development and optimization of the Copilot experience.
What benefits does pinning the Copilot app to the taskbar offer?
Pinning the Copilot app to the taskbar offers several benefits, such as easy access to the app, the ability to resize, move, and snap the window, and a more traditional app experience2. This change allows users to interact with Copilot alongside other open app windows and provides Microsoft with the opportunity to more agilely develop and optimize the Copilot experience based on user feedback2.
What is the primary function of the new dedicated Copilot key?
The primary function of the new dedicated Copilot key is to activate the Copilot generative AI assistant in Windows 11, provided that the system has Copilot installed and logged in to a Microsoft account6. If Copilot is not available, the key will launch Windows Search.