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Say goodbye to the Copilot key on Windows 11, or at least say hello to the option to make the key open other apps

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Say goodbye to the Copilot key on Windows 11, or at least say hello to the option to make the key open other apps

What you need to know

  • Microsoft released a Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 today.
  • The update includes all the improvements that were part of the KB5044384 update, which shipped in preview late last month.
  • Among those changes is the ability to reprogram to Copilot key to open different applications.
  • The update also includes several fixes.

It’s the second Tuesday of the month, which means Windows 11 has an update. Specifically, the KB5046617 update brings the operating system to Build 26100.2314 if you’re running Windows 11 version 24H2 (Windows 11 2024 Update). But more important than build numbers and update names is the fact that you can finally reprogram the Copilot key on Windows 11.

The Copilot key will appear on Copilot+ PC keyboards going forward, but some people don’t use Copilot and would prefer to not give up a key on their keyboard. Those people are in luck, as it is now possible to configure the Copilot key to open any app that’s in a signed MSIX package.

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