<p data-start="133" data-end="384">Microsoft is taking another step to integrate its AI assistant, Copilot, more deeply into Windows 11. The company has been testing an auto-start feature for Copilot, and a recent update for Windows Insiders confirms they’re getting serious about it.</p>
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<p data-start="386" data-end="720">Tech enthusiast <a href="https://x.com/phantomofearth/status/1889060797055488295" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@phantomofearth</a> on X recently discovered that the latest Copilot app for Windows Insiders (version 1.25014.121.0) includes a new option to enable auto-start on login. This setting can be found by clicking the three-dot menu in Copilot and navigating to Settings. Once enabled, Copilot runs quietly in the background.</p>
<p data-start="722" data-end="770">Users have three ways to control this feature:</p>
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<li data-start="771" data-end="804">A prompt when opening Copilot</li>
<li data-start="805" data-end="836">The app’s internal settings</li>
<li data-start="837" data-end="895">Windows 11 system settings (Settings | Apps | Startup)</li>
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<p data-start="897" data-end="1288">Microsoft experimented with a similar change in January 2024, where Copilot would automatically launch on widescreen devices with at least a 27-inch display and 1920-pixel width. However, the move sparked frustration among users who felt Microsoft was forcing AI features onto their device especially given the company’s history of aggressive promotions and product placements.</p>
<p data-start="1290" data-end="1550">In addition to the auto-start feature, Microsoft has been making other Copilot-related updates. Recent improvements include a “Share” button in Copilot’s Edge side panel, AI tools in Paint, and a machine learning-powered autofill feature for Edge on Android.</p>
<p data-start="1552" data-end="1710">With these ongoing updates, it’s clear that Microsoft is working hard to make Copilot a central part of the Windows experience whether users like it or not.</p>