<ul><li>Microsoft's Edge web browser is now opening automatically in Windows 11, urging users to set it as their default browser.</li><li>Users are presented with a notification that automatically ticks the option to import data from their regular browser, making it difficult to dismiss or navigate away without agreeing to switch to Edge.</li><li>This is not the first time Microsoft has faced backlash for forcefully promoting Edge, and it is consistent with their previous behavior in trying to convert users to their browser.</li><li>Despite the push, it seems that Microsoft's approach has not resulted in significant gains for Edge, and regulatory involvement may be necessary to bring about any change.</li></ul>

Microsoft's 'helpful' Edge pop-up strikes again, and it's long past time for a chat about boundaries

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