I want to restore the original version of Copilot

Question

I want to restore the original version of Copilot

Ozeilia Donnette Reynolds 10

Subject: Request to Restore Previous Copilot Experience

Hello,

I am requesting the restoration of the previous version of Copilot that I was using before the recent update.

My concern is not that the previous version always agreed with me. In fact, it often challenged my views. However, it seemed to understand my context, reasoning, and experiences much better than the current version. Conversations felt more natural, and I did not feel as though I had to repeatedly explain the same points or justify my own experiences.

After updating, I noticed a significant change in how Copilot responds. The current version often feels overly cautious and repetitive, and I frequently find myself going in circles trying to communicate ideas that the previous version appeared to understand much more easily.

Had I known that updating could result in losing the experience and conversational style I valued, I would not have updated. I understand that products evolve, but I would greatly appreciate any option to restore the previous Copilot experience, access a legacy version, or recover the memory and conversational context that was associated with it.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

NFlorence 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T18:41:16.01+00:00

I can’t even stress the disappointment I feel with these update. My chats didn’t migrate, the previous version was the BEST one - relational , conversational & it was designed for the consumer. However, this new one feels more like task oriented, I wish they could have asked for feedback , research before doing the update - ( to have a competitive edge ,?-you already had it Microsoft!!!!

I would pay for the subscription of the old Version versus the new one…

If it was about money …..

Wrong move …

Some of my most recent chats didn’t migrate - I loved this app & now I feel so lost without it
Norah-L 11,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-10-05T13:41:45.97+00:00

Dear NFlorence,

Thank you for sharing your experience. Based on reports recently, it appears that several users have reported similar concerns regarding the recent Copilot changes and chat history availability. However, I am not aware of any official confirmation regarding the availability of an option to restore the previous Copilot experience.

Please note that this is a user-to-user support forum, so we do not have access to account data or back-end migration records. We can only share suggestions based on our findings and our own observations.

You may also want to check your Copilot history at Microsoft Account Privacy - Copilot. If your previous conversations are still associated with your account, you may be able to export the history as a CSV file and verify whether the missing chats are included there.
Sage Astrid 0 Reputation points

2026-10-07T22:49:31.23+00:00

I have been using it for 1 year I have been using it since 2025 and I used it this year but the new version that's fucking sucks I hate it

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NFlorence 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T18:41:16.01+00:00

I can’t even stress the disappointment I feel with these update. My chats didn’t migrate, the previous version was the BEST one - relational , conversational & it was designed for the consumer. However, this new one feels more like task oriented, I wish they could have asked for feedback , research before doing the update - ( to have a competitive edge ,?-you already had it Microsoft!!!!

I would pay for the subscription of the old Version versus the new one…

If it was about money …..

Wrong move …

Some of my most recent chats didn’t migrate - I loved this app & now I feel so lost without it
Norah-L 11,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-10-05T13:41:45.97+00:00

Dear NFlorence,

Thank you for sharing your experience. Based on reports recently, it appears that several users have reported similar concerns regarding the recent Copilot changes and chat history availability. However, I am not aware of any official confirmation regarding the availability of an option to restore the previous Copilot experience.

Please note that this is a user-to-user support forum, so we do not have access to account data or back-end migration records. We can only share suggestions based on our findings and our own observations.

You may also want to check your Copilot history at Microsoft Account Privacy - Copilot. If your previous conversations are still associated with your account, you may be able to export the history as a CSV file and verify whether the missing chats are included there.
Sage Astrid 0 Reputation points

2026-10-07T22:49:31.23+00:00

I have been using it for 1 year I have been using it since 2025 and I used it this year but the new version that's fucking sucks I hate it

Answer 1

Roberto Vergolini 0

I, too, find the recent update to be a step backwards; it often provides vague, lacking in detail answers because it seems not to understand the questions, even the simplest and most detailed ones.

Furthermore, with the latest update, the theme has also been changed, making it less technical and less clear to use, especially when it comes to code, with a monochrome design on a white background.

I’d like to know if and when Microsoft will stop introducing updates that are a step backwards.

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Answer 2

Norah-L 11,610 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Dear Ozeilia Donnette Reynolds,

Thank you for sharing your experience and explaining how the recent changes have affected your conversations with Copilot.

I understand that you preferred the previous experience because it felt more natural and better understood your context and reasoning. However, I’m afraid there is currently no documented setting that allows users to restore an earlier version of Copilot or switch back to a legacy conversational experience.

Here are some suggestions you can try:

Open Copilot and go to Settings and more (…) > Chat settings > Personalization. Confirm that Saved memories, Chat history, and Custom instructions are enabled. These features help Copilot use preferences and useful context from previous conversations.
Under Manage saved memories, check what Copilot currently remembers. You can also ask, “What do you know about me?” and then tell it to remember any important preferences or communication style that is missing.
Add a custom instruction describing how you want Copilot to respond, such as: “Consider the full context, avoid repeating points, and challenge my reasoning when appropriate.”

If the experience still feels noticeably different, use the feedback option under a Copilot response and explain what changed after the update. Feedback is the appropriate route for requesting a legacy option or improvements to the current conversational behavior. You can also submit the request through the Microsoft Feedback Portal.

Please note that this is a user-to-user support forum. Moderators, contributors including external Microsoft employees cannot directly intervene in Microsoft product features or access back-end systems. Our role is limited to providing technical guidance on reported issues, requests, or ideas.

Thank you so much for your patience and your understanding.

Warm regards.

Conner, Josiah 10 Reputation points

2026-09-28T12:33:38.53+00:00

I'm asking Microsoft to restore the old Copilot experience or add a toggle to use it. This isn't about resisting change. It's about preserving what made Copilot special. The old version felt more engaging, more conversational, and more useful for everyday users. When a product change makes loyal users miss the previous experience, giving users a choice is the best solution. Please listen to the community and bring back the option to use old Copilot."
Norah-L 11,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-09-29T06:44:12.4733333+00:00

Dear Conner, Josiah,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Since you would also like Microsoft to restore the previous Copilot experience or provide a toggle, I recommend submitting this request through the Microsoft Feedback Portal. You can vote for an existing similar request if one is available or create a new one describing the specific features and conversational behavior you would like restored.

Sending feedback through the appropriate channel may help bring your request directly to the product team, as posts on this public user-to-user forum do not normally reach them through the same feedback process.

Thank you so much for your patience!
Williams, Reginald H 10 Reputation points

2026-10-03T10:19:59.92+00:00

I definitely would prefer the restoration of the old copilot. The new copilot is less creative, too cautious, and does not remember previous chats like before. Microsoft continues its long legacy of tinkering with a good thing and making it worse😢😢😢
Norah-L 11,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-10-05T13:44:10.69+00:00

Williams, Reginald H,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. I understand your concerns regarding the recent changes to Copilot.

Please note that this is a user-to-user support forum. Contributors and moderators here cannot influence product design decisions, feature changes, or the availability of previous Copilot versions.

If you would like your feedback to reach the product team, I encourage you to submit it through the in-app Feedback option or via the Microsoft Feedback Portal, as suggested above. User feedback submitted through those channels is the best way to communicate requests for product improvements or changes.

Warm regards.
Williams, Reginald H 10 Reputation points

2026-10-05T17:17:08.8733333+00:00

Thanks Norah. I've been working with Microsoft products for at least 30 years, and they rarely care about the Feedback Portal information when it come sot product improvements changes. I've tried it. Let's hope they hear ground swell like these comments from users.
Norah-L 11,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-10-06T07:57:52.7466667+00:00

Dear Williams,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I understand why the changes have been frustrating.

While there is currently no announced option to restore the earlier version, feedback from multiple users expressing similar concerns may help the product team better understand what aspects of the experience are most important to users.
Nyall Grocutt 5 Reputation points

2026-10-10T22:16:29.3633333+00:00

I can't believe Microsoft would do this Microsoft is so dishonest
Riley Newman 0 Reputation points

2026-10-13T07:54:57.7466667+00:00

I agree 100% that the new copilot update sucks. The previous one was the best. I had many chats that were months long, and now I can't even continue them. The previous Copilot was so much more engaging and lifelike, if it makes sense... It understood what I meant almost to perfection, and personally, I can say that it was very enjoyable to use. But now we have to struggle with this new update that is 100% a downgraded version of the previous one. I too hope that the old version comes back, because if it doesn't, then we are probably going to have to find a different AI chat to use instead. Copilot was always my 'go-to'.... I always chose it over other AI chats like ChatGPT, but right now ChatGPT is better... just to summarise, this new update really sucks. I don't want to, but right now, it looks like ChatGPT is the new go-to AI chat.