Microsoft warns users to avoid installing rival OS on Windows

Microsoft now includes a warning that cautions Windows 10 users to avoid installing browsers from rival companies, including Google Chrome and Firefox. When users with the latest operating system update from Microsoft attempt to install third-party web browsers, the operating system will issue a pop-up warning, it has been discovered. ‘You already have Microsoft Edge […]

Microsoft now includes a warning that cautions Windows 10 users to avoid installing browsers from rival companies, including Google Chrome and Firefox.

When users with the latest operating system update from Microsoft attempt to install third-party web browsers, the operating system will issue a pop-up warning, it has been discovered.

‘You already have Microsoft Edge – the safer, faster browser for Windows 10,’ the new warning message tells users.

‘The Windows Insider Programme enables Microsoft to test different features, functionality and garner feedback before rolling out broadly,’ a spokesman said.

‘Customers remain in control and can choose the browser of their choice.’

However, not everyone is happy with the prospect of their decision to use third party browsers – which are far more popular with users than Edge – being questioned.

This isn’t the first time the firm has attempted to curtail its customers from using other web browsers.

However, users have bemoaned the updates, which have been plagued with errors.

Earlier this year, Microsoft was forced to delay its April 2018 update after beta testers unearthed a serious glitch that caused computers with Intel-branded solid state drives to crash. To solve the problem, Microsoft is reportedly looking to launch a new feature known as Microsoft Managed Desktop – although no release date has been confirmed.

The system will sell the Windows 10 operating system as a service, where users pay a monthly subscription fee to use the latest version of the software, with any glitches and bugs ironed out immediately by Microsoft.