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Windows Central
Windows Central
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Kevin Okemwa

Microsoft tries again with aggressive tactics against Google and Chrome, touting Edge's "world-class performance" with a pop-up ad promo

Microsoft Edge web browser app in App Store seen displayed on a smartphone.

Microsoft is seemingly getting more creative with its aggressive tactics designed to flip the odds in Bing and Edge's favor against Google. In the latest episode, the software giant tries to compel users to stick to Microsoft Edge when searching for Google's Web Store using Bing instead of switching over to Chrome (via Windows Report).

Windows Central attempted to replicate the scenario highlighted by the outlet and was greeted by the pop-up message outlined below:

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