# Microsoft has rolled out a significant update to its Copilot feature for Windows 11.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-07 · BOL News*

## Key points

- Microsoft Copilot for Windows 11 is now a web-based hybrid app, replacing the native version.
- The new Copilot uses WebView2 and installs a dedicated Edge runtime, not the system browser.
- Resource usage has increased significantly, with RAM consumption rising from under 100MB to nearly 1GB.
- The installation package is about 850MB and includes full Edge components and DRM modules.

**Companies:** Microsoft
**Countries:** Pakistan

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