How to get Copilot subscription without MS 365

Prag 20 Reputation points
2026-09-16T20:20:15.8266667+00:00

Running Windows 11.

Adding MS 365 is a non-starter. I would lose Access database and MS Publisher apps. For security reasons I retain Outlook (Classis) app running against POP email account, and do not need or want cloud services, again for security reasons.

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Marcin Policht 107.9K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2026-09-16T20:27:12.1966667+00:00

Unfortunately, AFAIK, you'd need to resort to free, standalone web version of Microsoft Copilot or use a virtual machine (Virtual Box, Hyper-V) to isolate your existing Office apps from MS 365-based Copilot

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  1. Prag 20 Reputation points
    2026-09-17T23:03:25.58+00:00

    Answer only confirms the problem. How can a dissatisfied user of Copilot reach someone who gives a "hoot"?

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