Win+C, Windows' most cursed keyboard shortcut, is getting retired again
Microsoft is updating Copilot in Windows 11, removing the Win+C shortcut and shifting the chatbot to an app window. Users can remap the shortcut for access. The change has sparked user discussions on familiar shortcuts.
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Microsoft is making changes to the Copilot feature in Windows 11, including removing the Win+C keyboard shortcut to launch it. The Copilot chatbot will now be accessed through an app window rather than a persistent sidebar. This change will affect Windows 11 PCs with the upcoming 24H2 update. The Win+C shortcut has a history of being associated with unsuccessful Windows features like Charms and Cortana. Users who still want to use Win+C to launch Copilot can do so by remapping the shortcut using tools like Microsoft's Keyboard Manager PowerToy. Despite the shortcut's discontinuation, the Copilot assistant remains accessible from the taskbar. The Win+C shortcut has a long and varied history, being used for different functions in previous Windows versions. Microsoft's decision to retire the Win+C shortcut has sparked discussion among users about the importance of retaining familiar keyboard shortcuts.
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