Overview
- Microsoft confirmed it will remove unnecessary Copilot entry points starting with Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets and Notepad, signaling a more selective AI approach.
- Taskbar repositioning returns with options to place it at the top or sides, alongside added taskbar and Start personalization features.
- Windows Update will be less disruptive with a move toward a single monthly reboot, longer pause options, the ability to skip during setup, and restart or shut down without forced installs.
- File Explorer is slated for faster launch, smoother navigation and more reliable copy/move operations, as core UI pieces such as Start shift to WinUI3 and Windows reduces its baseline memory footprint.
- Microsoft is redesigning the Feedback Hub and tightening Insider build quality with clearer feature visibility and stronger validation to catch issues earlier.