Microsoft Updates Windows To Stop You Using Chrome—Here’s The Problem

Microsoft has started 2026 with a surprise for users. Chrome downloads are being hit by the Windows maker’s latest update.
Hit Points on MSN

Microsoft blocks Chrome downloads on Windows—1.4B users hit with aggressive anti-Chrome warnings

Microsoft wants Windows users to stick with its Edge browser, and the company now puts multiple roadblocks in front of anyone ...

Microsoft Has A New Strategy To Stop Windows Users From Downloading Chrome

Microsoft has started showing pop-ups to Edge users downloading Google Chrome, pointing out the former's better security and ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft shows Chrome pinned on the taskbar in a Windows 11 “Home of Gaming” ad, while it tells you to never use Google’s browser

Microsoft has a new ad that says Windows 11 is the home of gaming, but shows Chrome pinned on the taskbar instead.

Chrome fixes a problematic security flaw in first update of 2026

Google has fixed a vulnerability in the new Chrome versions 143.0.7499.192/193 for Windows and macOS and 143.0.7499.192 for ...
Engadget

Microsoft is once again asking Chrome users to try Bing through unblockable pop-ups

Microsoft has been pushing Bing pop-up ads in Chrome on Windows 10 and 11. Windows Latest and The Verge reported on Friday that the ad encourages Chrome users (in bold lettering) to use Bing instead ...
Android Authority

Having trouble opening Chrome? It may be Microsoft's fault

A bug is preventing Windows users from opening Google’s Chrome browser. The bug is connected to Microsoft’s Family Safety feature. There are a few workarounds, like renaming Chrome.exe to Chrome1.exe.
The Financial Express

Microsoft doesn’t want you to download OpenAI ChatGPT Atlas browser when it launches on Windows 11

Microsoft already employs such tactics when users attempt to download the Google Chrome browser while setting up a new ...