Microsoft is often criticized for reverting default apps to Windows 10 after new OS updates. Today the managing director of the program tourVivaldi's Jon von Tetzchner decided to publish another complaint about the company's misconduct.
In particular, von Tetzchner reports that Microsoft is promoting the Edge browser very aggressively in Windows 10, making it extremely difficult for users to use a third-party browser.
Von Tetzchner explains that Microsoft is resetting the default browser after each update of Windows 10. Vivaldi's CEO continues to say that resetting the browser that the user wants is not so easy, and beginners could find it very difficult to do so.
Von Tetzchner even mentioned an incident that happened to a 72-year-old man whose browser changed to Microsoft Edge after upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 10.
"I understand that Microsoft is very concerned with Edge because it is rarely used, but instead of developing a better browser, it is forcing users to use it," says Tezchner.
Continuing again, he says he understands Micrsoft's fight to put Edge on as many as he can, but he emphasizes that forcing users in such an aggressive way is not the right solution.
“We have to accept that some users prefer software created by others Companies. It is our responsibility to be fair to users. Stripping users of choice limits progress. What should drive us is the development of great products.”
Indeed, Microsoft reportedly continues to use very aggressive marketing practices for its products, and aside from Tetzchner's complaint, we've all noticed that the company displays pop-ups right on the surface of work trying to convince users to try the app.
von Tetzchner:
"It's time to do the right thing. Stop stealing the default browser of the user's choice and compete on the substance. ”
