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Artificial intelligence, particularly in the form of Microsoft’s Copilot, has garnered widespread acclaim for its utility in enhancing productivity and streamlining tasks within daily work routines. However, while Copilot has found favor among users of Windows 11, its integration into Windows Server has sparked criticism and ultimately led to its removal.
Reportedly, in Build 26085 of Windows Server 2025, Copilot has been eliminated, as indicated by a screenshot shared by Bob Pony on X platform, as reported by WindowsReport. Users have expressed satisfaction upon learning of Copilot’s removal, citing concerns over its unnecessary consumption of energy and computing resources.
Despite the screenshot evidence, Microsoft’s official blog post detailing Build 26085 does not mention the removal of Copilot from Windows Server. This omission raises questions about the initial decision to include Copilot in the server operating system. TechRadar Pro reached out to Microsoft for clarification on Copilot’s status in Windows Server 2025, but the company has yet to respond.
The discovery of Copilot’s brief tenure on Windows Server, followed by its apparent removal, suggests the possibility of an inadvertent inclusion. This revelation comes roughly a month after Copilot was initially spotted in Windows Server by Pony.
Copilot, powered by GPT technology developed by OpenAI, was introduced to Windows 11 in September 2023 with the aim of encouraging user adoption of the new operating system. However, despite Microsoft’s efforts, Windows 11 adoption remains relatively low, accounting for only 28% of all Windows installations, compared to Windows 10’s 67%, according to Statcounter data.