Microsoft's June 2025 Updates to Windows 10, 11 & Apps for EEA Compliance

Here is a summary of the official updates Microsoft is making to Windows 10, Windows 11, and Microsoft apps in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as of June 2025:

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1. Default Browser Settings​

• The "Set default" button in Settings will now set the default for a broader range of link and file types (including ftp, read, .mht, .mhtml, .shtml, .svg, .xht, .xhtml, .xml) if the browser registers for them, in addition to existing types (http, https, .htm, .html).
• Setting a default browser will pin it to the Taskbar, unless you unselect the checkbox.
• You can also set a browser as the default for .pdf files (if the browser supports it).
• These changes are already rolling out in Windows Insider builds and will reach retail builds starting July 2025.

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2. Windows Search​

• Apps can now register as web search providers in Windows Search. When an app is installed and registers for this, it is automatically enabled.
• The results from multiple web search providers can be shown at the same time, allowing users to compare results.
• Users can reorder the web search providers in Settings for a personalized experience.
• These changes are available now in Insider builds and will finish rolling out to retail in June 2025.

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3. Microsoft Store​

• You are now able to uninstall the Microsoft Store app in the EEA.
• Apps from the Store will continue receiving updates even if the Store app is uninstalled.
• The Store can be reinstalled later if needed.
• This feature will appear later in 2025.

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4. Microsoft Apps​

• The Microsoft Bing app (provider for web search in Windows Search) now opens web content with your default browser in the EEA.
• The Start Experiences app (widgets and feeds in Windows 11 Widgets Board and Lock Screen) will open web content with the default browser (rollout starting in June 2025 for Windows 11).
• Microsoft Edge will not prompt you to set it as default unless you open it directly. This starts with Edge version 137.0.3296.52 (released May 29, 2025).
• When Edge is uninstalled, other Microsoft apps will not prompt you to reinstall it in the EEA (except for PWAs in the Store using Edge technology).

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References and more details:

• Official announcement: Windows Insider Blog – Updates to Windows for the Digital Markets Act (June 2, 2025)
• Developer details: Windows Search providers – Windows apps | Microsoft Learn

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If you need more technical, legal, or practical details about any specific change, let me know!

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Source: Microsoft - Windows Insiders Blog Updates to Windows for the Digital Markets Act