Microsoft plans to introduce its AI-driven Copilot into Windows 10.

According to reports, the Copilot button and sidebar in Windows 11 will "soon" appear in Windows 10. This AI assistant, designed for Windows 11, was launched in August as a beta version and officially released in September. The Copilot in Windows 10 will include plugins that work on both operating systems. "The experience and capabilities of Copilot on Windows 10 and Windows 11 will be roughly the same, including plugin compatibility on both versions of the operating system," according to reports. This move will significantly increase the user base of Copilot, as Windows 10 still runs on approximately 1 billion active devices per month. Meanwhile, Windows 11, which was launched over two years ago, has around 400 million active devices per month. This initiative will also help Microsoft convince developers to create Copilot plugins: "When Microsoft can say that Copilot can be used on 1.4 billion devices, not just the 400 million devices on Windows 11, they will find it easier to sell the idea of creating Copilot plugins to developers." The report also mentioned that Microsoft is reevaluating its strategy of quickly abandoning Windows 10. The company reportedly plans to add some "selective new features and services" that were previously exclusive to Windows 11 to the older operating system. While support for Windows 10 is set to expire in October 2025, sources say that the company is engaged in ongoing internal discussions and may extend this deadline.