Microsoft is now allowing Windows 10 users to try out Copilot, the company’s newest AI assistant. The service was previously only slated to be released as part of Windows 11, but is now part of Windows 10’s final big update. If you’re interested in trying the Copilot feature for yourself but don’t feel like upgrading to Windows 11 just yet, then you can use these instructions to download and try the latest version of Windows 10 today.
How to try Windows 10 Copilot
To start using Copilot in Windows 10, you need to join the Windows Insiders program, which allows you to see new features before they’re delivered to the mainstream channels. Currently, Copilot is only available as part of the Windows 10 Release Preview Channel, though it’s likely only a matter of days or weeks before it’s pushed to Windows 10 users in the general public.
If you don’t feel like waiting, though, you can pull up the Start menu, search for “Insider” in the bar, and then click “Advanced Windows Update options.” Click the option that says “Get Insider builds,” which will allow you to check out Copilot early in Windows 10. You’ll need to apply the updates by restarting your PC.
When choosing your preview channel, you’ll have the option of choosing between a few different options. To get access to Copilot in Windows 10 right now, simply select the Review Preview channel, which will give you what is essentially a beta of the update. This means that it’ll have less bugs than the developer channel, allowing you to keep using your machine without as many hiccups.
How is Copilot different on Windows 10?
Ultimately, Copilot in Windows 10 will be fundamentally the same as the system found in Windows 11, but there are some differences to be aware of. You’ll still be able to do the brunt of the work that Copilot in Windows 11 offers while using it in Windows 10, though there will be some slight differences in features since some just don’t exist in Windows 10—and never will, as this isn’t going to change Microsoft’s planned retirement date for the operating system.
Still, being able to test out Copilot in Windows 10 is nice because you don’t have to upgrade to the latest operating system to take advantage of what might be one of the company’s coolest features. Copilot builds off of Microsoft’s previous work with OpenAI’s GPT system, allowing you to generate text, answer queries, and more, all without leaving your desktop’s side bar.
