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The tag 'removable components' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft's response to EU regulatory demands, specifically regarding the ability to remove Internet Explorer from Windows 7. The EU required Microsoft to offer a browser ballot to users, allowing them to choose from multiple browsers. This tag includes threads about the removal of IE as a component and the broader implications of EU antitrust actions on Windows software bundling.
  1. Ahmed Alzayani

    Windows 7 MS vs EU, MS forced to offer browser ballot

    One of the most amusing things during Windows 7 development was the Internet Explorer story, when MS offered Windows 7 with removable IE, i was very happy and i was thinking sure this will make EU happy as well. It turns out that the EU wanted much more, and even removing IE completely from...
    • Ahmed Alzayani
    • Thread
    • ballot browser browser settings competition consumer rights internet explorer market share microsoft removable components software development tech industry debate technical issues user choice user experience windows 7 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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