You know, the file manager that you use to access your files could be put in danger by Microsoft.
intrusive advertising and software that we paid a lot of money for are the last things we need.
While testing out the latest build of Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system, a renowned Windows tinkerer who goes by the handle Florian discovered an ad offering users to check out a different piece of Microsoft software.
Some people will go mad if Microsoft adds ads to explorer.
All you need to do is stop this nonsense. Cut it out.
The senior program manager for Windows said in a statement that it was a mistake and not intended to be pushed to the public.
The banner was turned off because it was not intended to be published outside.
The damage was done. The incident shows that Microsoft has the ability to place ads in its operating system. Microsoft didn't completely rule out the possibility of future ads in Windows 11.
It isn't the first time the tech company has promoted its own software. Microsoft put a huge banner on its cloud storage service.
The rest of Microsoft's Windows operating system has also had ads in it, from lock screen ads to annoying tiles in its Start menu.
It's a bad look to put products down the throats of Windows customers.
The kind of anti-competitive behavior that landed Microsoft in hot water is exactly what this one is.
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