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Microsoft now permits uninstalling Edge, Bing, and OneDrive to adhere to the EU's Digital Markets Act. (www.ghacks.net)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by ForgottenFlux to c/technology
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These changes are only applicable to users in the EEA. For those outside the region, Windows will continue to function as it is!

The changes to Windows for DMA-compliance include:

  • You can now uninstall Edge and Bing web search using the built-in settings. Earlier, the option was greyed out.
  • Third-party web search application developers can now utilize the Windows search box in the taskbar using the instructions provided by Microsoft and choose any web browser to show results from the web.
  • Microsoft will no longer sign-in users to Edge, Bing, and Microsoft Start services during the initial Windows setup experience.
  • Data collected about the functioning of non-Microsoft apps, primarily bug detection and its effects on the OS, from Windows PCs will not be used for competitive purposes.
  • Microsoft, from now on, will need explicit user consent before combining data from the OS and other sources. It will also deliver new consent screens where required.
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Microsoft cares about my privacy?
Since when do they care about privacy?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Ever read 1984 ? War is peace, etc. I didn’t mean to say Microsoft care about privacy, I meant they pretend.