Any remnant of Copilot left anywhere on the operating system is still a loss for the user and their privacy. Microsoft still wants user data, so they're not going to be getting rid of Copilot any time soon.
this post was submitted on 03 Feb 2026
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If you haven't already, download and keep O&O ShutUp on your PC if you're having to use Windows and run it regularly, because Windows updates will roll back any changes you've made to its invasive settings. It will also help you delete Copilot off your PC.
This is Linux territory MS, take your pedo CEO with you and leave, before we send our trans-hackers army after you.
The CEO is Satya Nadella
I'd say too fucking late. Those who have had problems have already left. And the rest can't, for whatever reason. So walking back won't bring those who left back. Or even if some do come back, they'll leave on the first sign of shenanigans, cause now they know they have a choice and that it is doable.
I love all the Linux folks that can't ignore a single windows news article :)
too late. saw win95 and ran