Frequently Asked Questions for Windows 11

This article contains a list of commonly asked questions related to Windows 11.

How do you change Active Hours?

Active Hours is a setting that allows Windows to know when you're typically at your computer. Adjusting active hours in Windows 11 helps prevent unexpected reboots during system updates while you’re actively using your device. By default, IT&A sets active hours from 7 AM to 7 PM.

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Windows Update.
3. On the right, click Advanced options.
4. Under Active hours, select Manually from the drop-down menu.
5. Choose the Start time when you’ll be using the computer and the End time (up to 18 hours) when you won’t use it.
6. Once configured, Windows 11 won’t reboot during the specified active hours when updates are pending. To revert to automatic settings, follow the same steps but select Automatic in step 5.

Getting Started with Copilot for Windows

Copilot for Microsoft Windows 11 is similar to Copilot through a web browser but allows you to perform common tasks and change settings in Windows, such as turning on dark mode, muting notifications, taking screenshots, and opening applications. Refer to Welcome to Copilot in Windows (microsoft.com) for further information.

To launch Copilot for Windows:

1. To get started, press +C, or use the Copilot for Windows icon on the taskbar's right end.

By default, it appears as a sidebar overlay on the right side of your screen. For a more integrated experience, you can opt for the side-by-side mode by clicking the Show side-by-side button at the top right corner. Copilot runs alongside your active applications in this mode without overlapping your desktop content.