Event Brief
Microsoft to Remove Copilot from Some Windows Apps
Filed: Mar 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
Summary: Microsoft announces changes to Windows 11, including removing Copilot and allowing taskbar movement.
WHO: Pavan Davuluri
WHAT: Microsoft will yank Copilot from some Windows apps and let users move the taskbar.
WHEN: Mar 20, 2026 at 4:44 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Users threatened to switch to Linux, prompting Microsoft to address feedback.
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