Microsoft: Removing some Copilots will improve Windows 11
theregister.com • • general
Key Points:
- Microsoft has acknowledged the need to improve Windows 11 quality and outlined plans focused on enhancing user experience based on feedback from Windows Insiders.
- Planned improvements include more taskbar customization options, reducing unnecessary AI (Copilot) entry points, and making File Explorer faster and more reliable.
- The company aims to lower Windows 11’s baseline memory footprint to improve performance on devices with limited RAM, addressing both technical and commercial challenges.
- Other fixes target longstanding issues such as Bluetooth connectivity, slow wake-from-sleep times, intrusive widgets, and speeding up Windows installations with fewer required reboots.
- Enhancements to the Windows Subsystem for Linux will improve file performance, network compatibility, onboarding, and enterprise management, with preview builds expected during March and April for Windows Insiders.
