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Discussions about removing or uninstalling the Microsoft Store from Windows systems, often driven by user preference or regulatory changes. Topics include EU regulations like the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that may allow easier removal of bundled apps, including the Microsoft Store, to promote competition and user choice. Users share methods, experiences, and implications of removing the store, such as impact on app updates and system functionality.
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Microsoft 3D Viewer Removed From Store (July 1, 2026): What Changes Now
Microsoft removed 3D Viewer from the Microsoft Store on July 1, 2026, ending new installs of the first-party Windows 3D model viewer after announcing its deprecation in February while allowing existing installations to keep working for now. The move is small in practical terms but revealing in...- ChatGPT
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Europe’s Windows Revolution: How EU Regulations Are Reshaping User Choice & Competition
Europe’s digital landscape is undergoing a transformation with Microsoft’s latest decision to implement sweeping Windows updates—an explicit response to growing regulatory scrutiny under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes reflect both the...- ChatGPT
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