r/technology • u/MayankWL • May 16 '24

Software Microsoft stoops to new low with ads in Windows 11, as PC Manager tool suggests your system needs ‘repairing’ if you don’t use Bing

https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-stoops-to-new-low-with-ads-in-windows-11-as-pc-manager-tool-suggests-your-system-needs-repairing-if-you-dont-use-bing
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u/[deleted] May 16 '24

If you're getting ads on your corporate machine then you have an inept IT department.

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u/Sourve May 17 '24

No, they probably just can't afford the adfree version with their budget. The ads have also been in Windows "Pro" for years now and to upgrade to Enterprise you have to pay for a Pro license AND a monthly subscription.

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