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Rael Hornby

Microsoft thinks any computer not using Bing search engine is 'broken'

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Windows 10 and Windows 11 have their fair share of quirks, but it's safe to say that some of the biggest (and most detested) are the near-constant stream of built-in ads Microsoft seems desperate to push onto its user base.

Well, luckily for us all, Microsoft is back at it again. After pushing ads into the Start menu, Settings panel, File Explorer, and even the Windows lock screen, Microsoft is moving on to its utility apps — flagging your choice of default search engine as a potential issue with your computer that requires an immediate fix.

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