Many users are dissatisfied with the state of Windows. Now Microsoft has responded and is announcing improvements. They aim to reduce the AI tool Copilot, among other things.
What exactly did Microsoft explain? In his post, Pavan Davuluri, Senior Vice President for Windows at Microsoft, stated that they have listened to user feedback and want to take it seriously.
This particularly applies to the chatbot “Copilot”. Therefore, they intend to remove the “Copilot” link from certain tools. He writes in the official Windows blog:
You will notice that we are more focused on how and where Copilot integrates into Windows, concentrating on features that are truly useful and well thought out. In this context, we are reducing unnecessary Copilot accesses, starting with apps like the Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets, and Notepad.
However, there will be other improvements: an improved taskbar, fewer interruptions from Windows updates, and enhanced performance under Windows 11. The mentioned improvements are expected to arrive throughout the year (2026).
Users criticize strong focus on AI, weak performance, and lots of ads in Windows
Why are users dissatisfied? Microsoft’s current approach is souring many users: The endeavor to integrate the AI chatbot “Copilot” into every conceivable area of its widely used Windows operating system is not well received by users.
Microsoft is already being referred to by many critics as “Microslop”: A portmanteau of Microsoft and the word Slop, which is used to describe inferior AI content.
This dissatisfaction is becoming a problem for Microsoft. Because aside from Windows, many viable options are currently vying for users’ attention: Be they open-source systems like Linux or Apple’s new MacBook Neo, which is particularly affordable and is intended to attract new users.
Many users are looking for “just” a simple device and want to finally leave Microsoft’s aggressive AI policies behind.
Microsoft is reflecting on a difficult year with many layoffs. CEO Satya Nadella can still look forward to a financial windfall that is significantly larger than the previous year: The head of Microsoft laid off more than 15,000 employees in 2025, and is happy about almost 20 million dollars more in salary
