There are a lot of improvements coming to Windows 11 in March and April, according to Microsoft’s Windows chief, Pavan Davuluri. And while some of the adjustments may not arrive right away, one of the more immediate changes will give users more control over how they use Windows 11 while also cutting down on AI integration in programs that don’t need it.
Davaluri detailed the upcoming changes in a blog post. One of the first notable options will be the ability to reposition the Windows 11 taskbar, which Davaluri noted was one of the most-requested changes. He later wrote that Microsoft will “be more intentional about how and where Copilot integrates across Windows.” Programs like Notepad, Snipping Tool, and Photos will subsequently have “unnecessary Copilot entry points” removed.
Users will also have more flexibility to decide whether to skip updates or schedule them at their leisure rather than being forced to go through with those downloads just to shut down or start up their systems. Davuluri added that File Explorer will be given a refined performance that will allow it to function more quickly and reliably. Widget options are also on the way that will allow users to choose how often they appear.
Beyond these specific changes, Davuluri laid out a broader list of goals to improve Windows 11 for the rest of the year with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and craft. Towards that end, Microsoft has redesigned its Feedback Hub, which is meant to make things easier for users to share their feedback about Windows 11.
Earlier this month, Microsoft confirmed that the Xbox Full Screen Experience will be available on Windows 11 laptops starting next month. That followed the news that the next-generation Xbox, Project Helix, will be able to play PC and Xbox games.
