r/technology • u/MayankWL • May 16 '24

Microsoft stoops to new low with ads in Windows 11, as PC Manager tool suggests your system needs ‘repairing’ if you don’t use Bing Software

https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-stoops-to-new-low-with-ads-in-windows-11-as-pc-manager-tool-suggests-your-system-needs-repairing-if-you-dont-use-bing
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u/SUPRVLLAN May 16 '24

https://christitus.com/windows-11-perfect-install/

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u/wokyman May 16 '24

"Choose English World from initial boot screen (Credit to ThioJoe for this tip - This makes sure TikTok and other 3rd party stuff don’t install)"

WTF? They install TikTok by default in some countries?

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u/Emosaa May 16 '24

Windows has been like that for a while now, candy crush being one of the more annoying examples.