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Microsoft 365 Companion Apps to be Automatically Installed on Windows 11 Devices

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Microsoft will automatically install Microsoft 365 companion apps on Windows 11 devices starting in late October 2025. The apps include People, Files, and Calendar, all integrated with Copilot for contextual AI assistance. This update aims to streamline workflows and improve productivity. The rollout will be completed by the end of December 2025. IT administrators can opt out of the automatic installation via Device Configuration settings in the Apps Admin Center. The People, Files, and Calendar apps will automatically launch on system startup to provide relevant results quickly, but users can disable this behavior.

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  1. 01.10.2025 20:01 1 articles · 5h ago

    Microsoft 365 Companion Apps Rollout Begins in Late October 2025

    Microsoft will start automatically installing Microsoft 365 companion apps on Windows 11 devices in late October 2025. The rollout will include the People, Files, and Calendar applications, all integrated with Copilot for contextual AI assistance. The process will be completed by the end of December 2025. IT administrators can opt out of the automatic installation through Device Configuration settings in the Apps Admin Center. The apps will auto-launch on system startup to provide quick access to relevant information, but users can disable this behavior.

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