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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

I just got this popup while playing New vegas. I don't even use chrome, i've switched to firefox. How can this be allowed? Also, this is Win10

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

By setting defaults, its the reason why Microsoft was accused for being anti conpetitive by having a default browser installed https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Microsoft_Corp

And why Windows N version exists

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10_editions (look under N/KN in regional variations)

Its why google also for european devices offer a default search engine selection as setting a default is considered anti competiive in EU

https://www.reuters.com/article/eu-google-antitrust-idUSL4N24Y2GY