Microsoft Tests AI-Powered “PC Insights” Feature in Copilot for Windows 11

Microsoft has started testing a new PC Insights feature for Copilot on Windows 11, giving the AI assistant the ability to analyze a user’s PC and answer questions about its current hardware and system status.

The feature is currently being rolled out gradually to testers and is entirely optional, requiring user permission before Copilot can access any system information.

Copilot Can Analyze Your PC

With PC Insights enabled, Copilot can examine a variety of hardware and system details, including:

• CPU usage
• Memory (RAM) usage
• Available storage space
• Graphics card information
• Connected USB devices
• Network status
• Battery health
• BIOS version

Users can then ask natural-language questions about their computer, such as why it’s running slowly or how much storage remains, and Copilot will respond using real-time information from the system.

Information Only—No Automatic Fixes

At this stage, PC Insights functions as a diagnostic assistant rather than a repair tool.

While Copilot can explain your system’s condition and identify potential issues, it cannot automatically resolve problems, install updates, or change system settings on your behalf.

The feature is designed to help users better understand their PCs without requiring them to navigate multiple Windows settings pages.

Privacy Controls Remain in Place

Microsoft says PC Insights is an experimental, opt-in feature, and Copilot only accesses system information after the user grants permission.

According to the company:

• Personal files are not accessed.
• System information is not used to train AI models.
• Users can revoke access at any time.

However, Microsoft notes that conversation history may still be used to improve Copilot and train AI models, depending on the user’s privacy settings. These options can be managed directly within the Copilot settings menu.

Gradual Rollout Underway

PC Insights is currently being released in stages, meaning not all Windows 11 users will see the feature immediately.

Microsoft also cautions that, because the feature is still in testing, Copilot’s analysis may occasionally be incomplete or inaccurate. The company is expected to refine the experience based on user feedback before making it more broadly available.