Change to taskbar pinning behavior for M365 Copilot and companion apps

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft 365 admin center will only pin the Copilot app to the taskbar, no longer companion apps like Files or Calendar. This centralises Copilot as the primary entry point, requiring Intune for companion app pinning.

The Impact

Administrators managing taskbar pinning are affected, with a low security risk as existing pins remain and Intune provides control.

• M365 Admins: Must use Intune for companion app pinning, increasing management overhead.
• Security Teams: No direct security posture change, but policy consistency for user experience is relevant.
• All Tenants: Default pinning behavior for new Copilot deployments changes, requiring awareness.

The Action

1. Review existing Intune taskbar policies to ensure they align with desired companion app pinning.
2. If companion app pinning is required, create or update Intune device configuration profiles targeting Windows 10/11 devices.
3. Navigate to Microsoft Intune admin center > Devices > Configuration profiles > Create profile > Windows 10 and later > Templates > Device restrictions or Settings catalog.
4. Configure relevant settings under 'Start and Taskbar' or 'Experience' to manage taskbar pins for specific applications.
5. Communicate the change to help desk and support teams regarding new Copilot deployments.

Domain: Intune · Impact: low · Workload: M365 Apps