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Windows just changed my desktop wallpaper and re-added the search bar without my permission after an update

In my view, this is unacceptable...

They changed my background (previously there was a default blue window), placed an icon in the bottom corner of the screen that read "Learn more about this photo", and re-added the search bar that I had previously removed.

Fortunately, I don't have to deal with this on a daily basis.

blusterydayve26 ,

The good old, “If it’s not your source, it’s not your computer.”

Holzkohlen ,

Damn, even as a Linux user I get tired with all these "windows bad" posts. Yes, we all know it sucks. No lemmy user wants to use windows.

ArcaneSlime ,

Why do you subject yourself to this? Cast off your chains, become a free $USER.

weststadtgesicht ,

It's clearly a VM

ArcaneSlime ,

Shh you're no fun.

PlutoniumAcid ,
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Because it's not our fucking choice, you imbecile. Corporate does as corporate wants. I can't install your precious penguin on my work machine, okay??!

ArcaneSlime ,

Skill issue, get a better job.

stalfoss ,

Sweet wallpaper though

Cognitive_Dissident ,

All your data are belong to Microsoft

You don't own your computer anymore, Microsoft just allows you to use it.

DAMunzy ,

Somebody set up us the bomb!

We get signal.

What!

Main screen turn on.

It's you!!

How are you gentlemen!!

Cognitive_Dissident ,

Exactly.

mjhelto ,

It even did the same thing with enterprise customers. All our machines suddenly started asking us to enable search. Like why do I need another thing when opening the Start Menu and typing is the same fucking thing?? And to fuck with my group policies and undo the customization I had is mega infuriating.

possiblylinux127 ,
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Test updates before deploying

ProgrammingSocks ,

They didn't say they deployed it, also enterprise operating systems are generally expected to not suddenly change manually-set policies for users...

possiblylinux127 ,
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Well Microsoft can do whatever they want really. Testing can just help to see it coming before you get run over

shasta ,

They're trying to tell you to go outside

katMann390 ,
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This shit is probably worse on windows 11, I'm still sticking with 10 for years even after it's life cycle. And even after it gets hard to use im switching Linux. When my computer dies dies.

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