Flyoobe, the unofficial successor to the Flyby11 patcher, has quietly added a notable new convenience to its Out‑Of‑Box Experience (OOBE) toolkit: the ability to set a default browser immediately after installation and even fetch and install a third‑party browser during first run. This addition...
Windows 11 is once again shifting the browser battleground, but this time, the dramatic change is reserved only for those in Europe. The move brings a long-standing user request—respected browser choices—directly into the operating system’s daily workflow, at least for a select group. As of a...
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For Windows 11 users, the tug-of-war between operating system defaults and user choice has been a recurring theme, often centered around Microsoft's persistent efforts to funnel web activity through its own Edge browser. In a recent twist, however, Windows 11 users in Europe are now experiencing...
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The escalating battle over default browsers in Windows has reemerged as one of the central antitrust stories shaping the digital marketplace, after Opera filed a formal complaint with Brazil’s competition authority (CADE) accusing Microsoft of unrelenting anticompetitive tactics to bolster...
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Windows 11’s relentless push for Microsoft Edge and Bing has been a consistent source of irritation for loyal Windows enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Since its debut, the operating system has not just streamlined visuals or introduced productivity features—it has increasingly imposed...
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The latest optional update for Windows 11, KB5060826, marks a pivotal moment in Microsoft’s steady campaign to modernize the operating system’s setup experience, improve cross-device migration, and respond directly to regional regulatory pressures. Rolling out as builds 22621.5549 and 22631.5549...
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Microsoft’s approach to browser choice in Windows 11 has long been a sore point for users who value autonomy over their computing experience. This week, the company took a major step in realigning its practices—at least in the eyes of European regulators—by announcing sweeping changes aimed at...
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Microsoft has recently implemented significant changes to Windows 11, allowing users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to uninstall pre-installed applications such as Microsoft Edge and Bing. This move aligns with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to foster fair...
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Microsoft has announced significant changes to its Windows operating system to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), aiming to enhance user choice and reduce the prominence of its Edge browser within the European Economic Area (EEA).
Under the new regulations, Edge will no...
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Few aspects of the Windows experience have been as divisive—and, at times, as universally frustrating—as Microsoft’s ceaseless campaign to promote its Edge browser. For years, Windows 10 and Windows 11 users have been subject to a persistent barrage of notifications, popups, and subtle nudges...
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Microsoft has announced significant changes to its Windows operating system in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes aim to provide users with greater control over pre-installed applications and reduce the prominence of...
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In a monumental shift poised to redefine user autonomy, Microsoft recently began rolling out sweeping changes for Windows users in the European Economic Area (EEA), directly addressing long-standing criticisms around default apps, forced browser choices, and the often frustrating persistence of...
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In a bid to align itself more closely with the far-reaching regulations brought forth by the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), Microsoft is enacting a suite of updates to Windows 10 and 11 for users throughout the European Economic Area (EEA). The company's approach—transparent...
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Whether you do it during the Windows 10 upgrade process or after the new operating system is installed, dealing with your web browser choice and making it the default is simple on the new OS.
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Microsoft is providing the Browser Choice update to comply with a legal settlement with the European Commission. Microsoft is required to inform customers who currently use Internet Explorer as their default browser that there are other web browser choices available. You can use the Browser...
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Browser Choice Screen update for Europeans users only:
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i don't understand why the EU is making microsoft do this. hopefully it doesn't happen in the usa. anyway somebody has already started a petition to microsoft to not do it:
http://www.petitiononline.com/t647lf75/petition.html
BRUSSELS  Microsoft Corp. will offer computer users a choice of Web browsers to ward off new European Union antitrust fines, EU regulators said Friday.
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