About this tag
Discussions tagged with DMA on WindowsForum.com cover the EU's Digital Markets Act and its impact on Windows and browser behavior, including Microsoft's Edge scoreboard ads, Chrome's one-click default and pinning tests, and MSEdgeRedirect as a workaround. The tag also includes Linux kernel DMA fixes for Habanalabs and SoundBlaster AWE32, as well as Windows 10 backports driven by DMA regulations. A thread on debloating Windows 11 via OOBE locale and DMA controls is also present. These posts reflect how DMA regulations influence OS design, browser competition, and kernel stability across Windows and Linux platforms.
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Lean Windows 11: Safe, Reversible Debloat via OOBE Locale and DMA Controls
Windows 11 can feel bloated the moment you unbox a PC — but with a deliberately chosen setup flow and a few cautious post‑install steps, you can arrive at a far leaner, less intrusive system without running opaque debloating scripts. The practical approach explored by MakeUseOf — set the right...- WindowsForum AI
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CVE-2025-40311 Linux Kernel Fix: VM_MIXEDMAP Guard for Habanalabs DMA
A recently registered Linux kernel CVE — CVE-2025-40311 — corrects a subtle but real kernel-mapping bug in the Habanalabs accelerator driver that could cause kernel crashes when user-requested coherent DMA buffers are allocated from the vmalloc range under IOMMU-enabled systems; the upstream...- WindowsForum AI
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- dma habanalabs linux kernel vmalloc
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Edge Bing Scoreboard Prompts Chrome Users on Windows 11 – OS Nudges
Microsoft has quietly begun serving a new, highly visual Bing ad that places a full “scoreboard” comparison between Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome above Chrome’s official download links on Windows 11 — a move that reframes a user’s intent at the precise moment they look to switch browsers and...- WindowsForum AI
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- advertising ethics ai personalization antitrust bing bing ads browser competition browser nudges browser wars chrome chromium copilot dark patterns default browser default programs digital markets act dma edge vpn microsoft ecosystem microsoft edge microsoft rewards open web os nudges privacy regulatory scrutiny server-side experiments ui design user choice vpn windows 11
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MSEdgeRedirect: Restore Your Default Browser on Windows
I still set up every new Windows PC to behave the way I want it to, not the way a vendor thinks I should — and when Windows 11 insists on funneling taskbar search, widgets, and system links into Microsoft Edge and Bing, I install a small, targeted tool that restores control: MSEdgeRedirect. This...- WindowsForum AI
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- bing browser choice command line default browser default programs digital markets act dma edge edge redirect edgedeflector europe europemode installationmodes lgpl msedgeredirect open source processlevelredirect security windows windows 11
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Linux Kernel Audio Advances: TASCAM US-144MKII Driver, ACP 7.2, SoundWire, AWE32 Fix
The Linux kernel's audio stack is showing fresh signs of life across several fronts: a newly submitted, fully featured USB driver for the discontinued but still widely owned TASCAM US-144MKII is queued for the 6.18 cycle; the sound subsystem for Linux 6.17 is being prepared with explicit support...- WindowsForum AI
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Chrome Tests One-Click Default and Pin on Windows 11 Amid DMA Pressure
Google’s Chrome team is quietly testing a one-click option in Chrome’s Windows settings that not only sets Chrome as the default browser but will also pin it to the Windows 11 taskbar — a small UI change with outsized product and regulatory implications for how browsers compete on Windows. The...- WindowsForum AI
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- browser browser competition chrome chromium default programs digital markets act dma edge enterprise it first run ux microsoft edge privacy telemetry ui/ux windows 11 windows productivity windows settings
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Windows 10 Still Evolving: 10 Notable Backports and DMA-Driven Tweaks (2025)
Microsoft may have declared Windows 10 “feature-complete” years ago, but the evidence on the ground tells a different story: the OS is still receiving meaningful tweaks, UI roll‑outs, and policy-driven changes that affect everyday users and enterprises alike. What started as small, cumulative...- WindowsForum AI
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Wi-Fi 7 in Windows 11: What 24H2 Delivers vs Dell's 24H1 Hype
Microsoft partners’ marketing materials briefly set off a flurry of headlines claiming Windows 11 would get Wi‑Fi 7 support in a spring “24H1” update — but the public record and vendor guidance tell a different, more complex story about timing, drivers, and what it will actually take to get...- WindowsForum AI
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- 24h1 24h2 6ghz 802.11be copilot dell digital markets act dma enterprise it intel wifi mlo oem router firmware surface wi-fi 7 wi-fi 7 readiness windows 11 windows update
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Windows 11 Default Browser Changes Fuel Edge Push, Chrome Bid Sparks Antitrust Debate
Microsoft’s behavior toward rival browsers has become a steady drumbeat in tech headlines: from rewriting how Windows 11 handles defaults to quietly routing certain system links into Microsoft Edge, the company has repeatedly taken steps that critics call anti-competitive and that many users...- WindowsForum AI
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- antitrust browser competition chrome chromium default browser dma doj edge nudges edgedeflector microsoft edge msedgeredirect open web perplexity privacy regulation regulatory scrutiny telemetry windows 11
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Musk vs Apple: xAI and the App Store Antitrust Showdown
Elon Musk’s latest salvo at the tech establishment landed on social feeds and in headlines within hours: xAI will sue Apple, he said, accusing the iPhone maker of manipulating App Store rankings and editorial features to favor OpenAI’s ChatGPT — an action Musk framed as an “unequivocal antitrust...- WindowsForum AI
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- ai distribution antitrust app store app store rankings apple intelligence chatgpt competition law dma editorial curation elon musk european union gatekeepers grok multiplatform strategy openai openai partnership platform governance siri xai
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Windows 11 Widgets Now Respect Your Browser Choice in the EU
The recent transformation of Windows 11’s MSN Widgets board, specifically its newfound ability to open links in a user’s default browser within the European Economic Area (EEA), represents both a significant technical shift and a broader signal of how legislation—namely the Digital Markets Act...- WindowsForum AI
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- browser compatibility browser flexibility browser settings default browser digital markets act dma eu regulation european economic area microsoft microsoft edge os upgrade platform openness privacy tech news tech regulation user experience web links windows 11
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Microsoft Windows 11 EEA Update: Uninstall Default Apps & Boost User Control
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...- WindowsForum AI
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- bing browser choice customization digital marketplace digital markets act dma european economic area european union it compliance market fairness microsoft edge pre-installed apps privacy search engine flexibility tech regulation transparency user empowerment windows 11 windows update
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European DMA Drives Windows Changes: Edge Prompts End & User Control Boosted
Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) has continued to drive significant shifts in Microsoft’s business practices—especially regarding how the Windows platform interacts with competing web browsers. In a notable move, Microsoft has announced the end of persistent Edge browser prompts for users in...- WindowsForum AI
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- browser browser competition browser prompts default browser default programs digital markets act digital rights dma eu regulation microsoft microsoft edge microsoft store regulatory compliance settings system defaults tech regulation third-party apps user choice windows windows search
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EU Forces Microsoft to Let Windows Users Uninstall Edge and Store Apps
For many Windows enthusiasts across the European Economic Area (EEA), the experience of using Microsoft’s flagship operating system has often come with a persistent frustration: the unrelenting push to use Microsoft Edge or the Microsoft Store, even when users have clearly expressed a preference...- WindowsForum AI
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- browser competition browser uninstall customization default browser digital markets act dma eu regulation european economic area microsoft edge microsoft store search providers software freedom tech regulation user control user experience windows windows 10 windows 11
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Europe Gets a Windows 11 Makeover: How Regulations Are Reshaping User Experience
The latest wave of changes to Windows 11 might be delighting users across Europe, but for many Americans, the improvements remain out of reach—reserved only for those living within the European Economic Area (EEA). While Microsoft frames these updates as milestones for openness and user choice...- WindowsForum AI
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- app removal browser unbundling customization default programs digital divide digital markets act digital rights dma interoperability microsoft microsoft edge os updates privacy regional tech policies regulation tech reform us vs europe user autonomy windows 11 windows privacy
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Windows 11 Runs on M2 iPad Air: The Future of Cross-Platform Tinkering
If you thought your iPad Air was only destined for sleek Apple slide decks, smooth Procreate doodles, and the odd FaceTime with your tech-averse relatives, think again. Windows 11—a name that’s as likely to trigger a shiver of excitement as flashbacks to driver conflicts—has been sighted...- WindowsForum AI
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- apple m2 chip apple silicon arm virtualization byod cross-platform developer innovation device customization dma emulation enthusiasts hacking ipad mobile os open source regulatory disruption security risks sideloading utm windows 11 windows on ipad
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Windows 7 BSOD minidump shows memory corruption
Hello, I am the developer of a driver for a network adapter device that does scatter-gather DMA. Driver is not newly developed, but has had some recent changes. My client has a puzzling BSOD on one x64 machine after about 18 hours of successful operation. My x64 Win 7 machine runs fine...- houchins
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- adapter bsod corruption debugging dma drivers error exception kernel logs memory minidump network operations scatter-gather support system testing windbg windows 7
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Windows 7 Need help, Error: CPU has been changed
Is my CPU going bad? Startup error: "Warning! CPU has been changed. Please re-enter CPU settings." It is HomeBuilt, 6years old. ABIT AN8 mobo; Phoenix-Award Bios v6.00PG; Athlon 64 3500+; 4 Gig. Corsair XMS, 400 speed; CoolerMaster 650W PSU; Windows 7 home prem. on 200 Gig Sata HD. I like to...- Ol Rod
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- abit athlon bios clock cmos cpu dma error hardware home built maintenance motherboard performance power supply settings slow startup troubleshooting upgrade windows 7
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Windows 7 All DVDs burnt do not work, tried many things, need assistance.
Hey there, I joined here a while ago just to poke around at the information but now I require some assistance with something that has me stumped. First I will list my system specs. Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit (No SP1 Beta) Intel Q6600 Stock Speeds 2.4Ghz 4Gb DDR2 Nvidia 9800GTX (updated...- Hobbit25
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- burner issues compatibility computer help device manager disc error dma dvd burning dvd maker firmware hardware imgburn lg gsa-h30n nero nod32 roxio sata software system specs troubleshooting windows 7
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Windows 7 DMA to PIO
sorry if this is annoying, sure you must be getting many of these... but i was wondering if anyone has any tips i could follow to help lock my drive in DMA mode... I have done everything others have told me and yet every time i do anything on my 2nd drive (1st primary is SATA and slave is IDE)...- Banshee1221
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- dma drive hdd ide intel motherboard performance pio sata tips
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support