While Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025, the company is considering adding Copilot to the older operating system. Despite the impending end of support, Windows 10 is still used by over a billion devices worldwide, compared to the 400 million active devices using Windows 11. By integrating Copilot with Windows 10, Microsoft aims to reach a much larger audience.

This move not only targets Microsoft’s direct customers but also encourages third-party developers to create plugins and applications for Copilot. By increasing the user base for Copilot, Microsoft hopes to attract more developers to code for its AI instead of rival LLMs like ChatGPT and Google Bard, as explained by Bowden. The wider reach of Windows 10 is seen as a significant incentive for developers to prioritize working on Copilot compatibility.

Despite the plan to end support for Windows 10 in the next two years, Microsoft is currently discussing the possibility of extending its support. In the meantime, Bowden’s report suggests that Windows 10 may receive new features and services that are enjoyed by Windows 11 users, including Copilot. According to Bowden, Copilot is just one of several features that the company intends to bring to the older operating system.