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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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    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...
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