Windows 10: When will Microsoft stop these anti-consumer make them rich tactics?

Discus and support When will Microsoft stop these anti-consumer make them rich tactics? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Reinstalling ANY app without my concent is really messed up. Teams and edge act like a virus. It is my pc not yours microsoft.Also quit the shady... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by jesselaverdure, Mar 24, 2023.

  1. JESSELAVERDURE
    jesselaverdure Win User

    When will Microsoft stop these anti-consumer make them rich tactics?


    Reinstalling ANY app without my concent is really messed up. Teams and edge act like a virus. It is my pc not yours microsoft.Also quit the shady practice of stealing then selling my data to advertisers. This HAS to stop or you will face MANY class action lawsuits concerning privacy.And you can act like the ULA protects you but it will not stop anything.PS i do not want any replies from some idiot defending microsoft in any way. It is theft. Plain and simple.Microsoft's own guide to uninstall teams does not work and it is done this way on purpose. Teams is just another app that logs all your a

    :)
     
    jesselaverdure, Mar 24, 2023
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  2. ṢMEED
    Ṣmeed Win User

    what is the best free anti virus software listed on microsoft site

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    I guess you are talking about this list:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/18900/consumer-antivirus-software-providers-for-windows


    There does not exist THE best free antivirus product.

    Personally, I use and recommend switching to a paid antivirus product on Windows 7.

    Suggest reading all of
    Answers to common security questions - Best Practices

    especially

     
    Ṣmeed, Mar 24, 2023
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  3. SYGNUS21
    sygnus21 Win User
    Consumer Reports Stops Recommending MS Surface PCs


    Consumer Reports stops recommending Microsoft Surface PCs over reliability concerns

    Source: Consumer Reports stops recommending Microsoft Surface PCs over reliability concerns - The Verge

    Thoughts? Personal Experience? FUD?

    Of note on that list which is just 3 steps up form Microsoft has me thinking I should buy an extended warranty before my warranty upgrade Window expires *Redface
     
    sygnus21, Mar 24, 2023
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  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    When will Microsoft stop these anti-consumer make them rich tactics?

    Consumer Reports Stops Recommending MS Surface PCs

    Consumer Reports stops recommending Microsoft Surface PCs over reliability concerns

    Source: Consumer Reports stops recommending Microsoft Surface PCs over reliability concerns - The Verge

    Thoughts? Personal Experience? FUD?

    Of note on that list which is just 3 steps up form Microsoft has me thinking I should buy an extended warranty before my warranty upgrade Window expires *Redface
     
    Brink, Mar 24, 2023
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