Microsoft Makes Significant Windows Changes to Comply with the Digital Markets Act

To comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, Microsoft announced several new features for Windows users in the EEA. Users can now uninstall the Microsoft Store and avoid being forced to set Edge as their default browser. Setting a different default browser will pin it to the taskbar and extend its association to more file types. Microsoft assures users that apps installed from the Store will continue receiving updates even after uninstallation. Further improvements include enabling third-party apps to add their search results to Windows Search upon installation, and allowing users to customize the order of search providers. These updates will roll out in early June and July.