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Hey Microsoft, Stop Installing Apps On My PC Without Asking (howtogeek.com)

Posted by msmash on from the stop-it-already dept.

Chris Hoffman, writing for How To Geek: I'm getting sick of Windows 10's auto-installing apps. Apps like Facebook are now showing up out of nowhere, and even displaying notifications begging for me to use them. I didn't install the Facebook app, I didn't give it permission to show notifications, and I've never even used it. So why is it bugging me? Windows 10 has always been a little annoying about these apps, but it wasn't always this bad. Microsoft went from "we pinned a few tiles, but the apps aren't installed until you click them" to "the apps are now automatically installed on your PC" to "the automatically installed apps are now sending you notifications." It's ridiculous.

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  1. They did ask... by Kenja · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm sure its there, in the EULA we don't read.

    --

    "Have you ever thought about just turning off the TV, sitting down with your kids, and hitting them?"
  2. Re: This is 2018. by Megol · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you are referring to Windows I'll just point out that Windows NT is the newest among common consumer operating systems.

    Mac OS - evolved from Nextstep - 1988 release.
    Linux - 1991 release.
    Windows NT - 1993 release.

  3. Re:Hey, Chris Hoffman by fox171171 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Apple's products are pricey, but in many cases no pricier than equivalent alternatives. Just because a Lexus RC-F is expensive doesn't mean it's priced at a premium compared to a Honda. If all you're looking to do is fulfill a set of requirements met by the Honda, then the Lexus isn't targeted at you and would seem to be priced at a premium.

    Except it's actually a Honda with a Lexus logo on it. The gas and brake pedals and other controls have been swapped. The built-in stereo only plays music you subscribe to from the manufacturer. The industry standard butt interface (seat) has been courageously removed. You can buy an adapter or a wireless seat that doesn't attach. Each model year is a little bit thinner, so it's hard to get into it, and the gas tank gets smaller, so it can't go very far.

  4. Re:Paste into a .reg file and run. You're welcome. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is why Linux will never go mainstream. Too many obscure, incomprehensible settings just to get the machine to be adequately usable. Normal people just won't put up with it!

    Wait, this hack is for Windows? Uh, forget I said anything.