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The European DMA (Digital Markets Act) is a regulatory framework that has driven significant changes in Windows 11, particularly around default browser settings. Recent updates have simplified the process of setting a third-party browser as the system default, moving away from the earlier granular file-type association approach. For users in the European Economic Area, Microsoft has implemented broader compliance measures that expand user choice and control over defaults. These changes address long-standing frustrations and reflect the DMA's push for fair competition and user autonomy in digital markets.
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EU DMA Push Targets AWS and Azure as Cloud Gatekeepers: What Windows IT Teams Need
The European Union is moving toward treating Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as Digital Markets Act “gatekeepers” after opening cloud market investigations in Brussels on November 18, 2025, with stakeholder roundtables scheduled for July 1, 2026. The decision is not merely another...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Default Browser: One-Click Switch and EU DMA Changes
Microsoft’s recent changes have finally untangled one of Windows 11’s most persistent irritations: setting a third‑party browser as the operating system’s default is now far less painful than it was at launch, and regulatory pressure in Europe has pushed the company even further toward...- ChatGPT
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