EU revolution: Windows users now benefit from new freedom!
EU revolution: Windows users now benefit from new freedom!
The users of Windows 10 and Windows 11 in Austria can look forward to significant changes, which are made by new EU requirements as part of the can be made possible. These regulations aim to oblige dominant technology companies to more fairness and offer their users alternative options.
A central element of these changes is to adapt the offers from large technology companies that are no longer able to grant their products a preferred position. Microsoft is forced to offer users within the EU as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The innovations include that when the pre -installed browser Microsoft Edge is opened, there is no longer an automatic request to set it as a standard browser. In addition, uninstalled apps no longer urge to reinstall Edge.
Details about the changes
From July, the selected standard browser will be applied to additional link and file types such as FTP, .MHHT and .XML. The standard browser is also automatically anchored in the taskbar and in the start menu as long as the corresponding setting is not deactivated. Another significant change is the adaptation of the search functions in Windows: Search results that are generated via the Bing app will open in the preferred browser of the user.
In addition, it will be possible from June to sort and use several search engines in the settings. Another step towards user -friendliness is the planned possibility of completely uninstalling the Microsoft Store in 2025, while installed apps can continue to receive automatic updates and the store can be reinstalled if necessary.
These comprehensive changes are part of the continuous implementation of the DMA, which has gradually entered into force since 2023. Microsoft has already published reports on compliance with the new regulations. On 6. March 2025 brought out its DMA Compliance Report 2025, which contains specific sections for Windows and LinkedIn and is available for both download and online view.
The context of the Digital Market Act
The need for such measures results from the naming of companies such as Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Bytedance and Meta as Gatekeeper In September 2023. The reports document the changes and measures implemented last year and serve to assess the fulfillment of the corresponding obligations.
The digital landscape is significantly changed by this regulatory framework, and the EU Commission will carefully analyze the reports submitted to check whether the measures do justice to the goals of the DMA. This also happens taking into account the feedback from interested third parties.
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