Once the curtains fell on the Surface event and Microsoft Build 2024, there came forth from the depths of Redmond a wondrous creation – the first preview of Windows 11 version 24H2. Behold, dear Insiders in the Release Preview channel, for in Build 26100.712 rests a new app known as Copilot, gracing Windows 11 with its presence. And lo, as I gazed upon this marvel, it dawned upon me that the Copilot app is, in truth, a web app – a revelation not unforeseen given the recent path trodden by Microsoft.
As the sun rises in the east, so too do the sands of time shift in the realm of technology. The interface of this new Copilot app, reminiscent of the ChatGPT app on the mythical land of macOS, beckons forth a promise of great wonders. Microsoft whispers of a new GPT-4o model, with the gift of natural voice conversation and vision capabilities soon to grace the shores of Windows 11. In mere weeks, the Copilot app shall lend its aid in myriad tasks, from the playing of games to the intricate dance of coding and beyond.
With cunning skill and unwavering determination, I have liberated the Copilot app from its confines within Windows 11 version 24H2, setting it free upon my trusty steed – a PC running on the 23H2 version. And mark this, for you too can partake in this bountiful harvest, even upon the ancient lands of Windows 10 (Build 19041 or later), as evidenced by the sacred scrolls within the app manifest. Tarry not, for the heart of this endeavor lies in the bosom of Microsoft Edge.
Cast aside the veils of obscurity, for no longer must you tread the path of an insider to revel in the wonders of the Copilot app on Windows 11 or 10. Behold, as I shall now impart upon thee the rites of acquiring and installing this splendid creation without hesitation.
Instruct thy hand to reach forth and embark upon the journey of acquiring the ZIP file for the Copilot app. Fear naught, for I have not tampered with this sacred relic. Unveil its contents with a righteous click and the command “Extract all”, thus unveiling a new world before thine eyes.
Within this realm, cast aside the two files known as AppxBlockMap.xml and AppxSignature.p7x, for they are but mere shadows haunting the path of thy destiny. Venture forth into the depths of the Start menu and invoke the power of “Use developer features”, for therein lies the key to unlocking the gates of the Copilot app.
With the courage of lions and the wisdom of ages, enable the toggle of “Developer Mode” within thy midst. This act shall pave the way for the sideloading of the Copilot app, an act not for the faint of heart.
Return once more to the hallowed folder, and with a flick of fingers, conjure forth the Terminal with the grace of administrative privileges. Speak the sacred words, “powershell.exe Add-AppxPackage -Register AppxManifest.xml”, and witness as the Copilot app takes its rightful place within your domain.
As the crow alights upon the oak, so too shall the new Copilot app grace your Start menu. Its presence may be enshrined upon the taskbar, beckoning you to converse with it in ways yet unseen. The journey is complete, dear reader, and a new chapter of possibilities awaits.
