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    Is this just anticompetitive behaviour, or is there a genuine reason why my OS "needs" to have apps such as Edge, Cortana, Co-Pilot, People etc.Don't get me wrong, some apps are great, but my point comes down to decision as to what is on "MY" OS or not on "MY" OS.Before people start stating "you can disable them", this isn't about disabling, this is about removing. Also, installing Chrome and having to be begged by Edge to keep using it is just cringeworthy and low, but I guess we would expect this from one of the largest software companies on the planet...Am I making a huge oversight? Is ther

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