“This is exactly the kind of thing driving me away from Windows”: even Edge users don’t want this new feature
Microsoft is testing a new feature that automatically launches Edge after users log in to Windows 11. According to a recent poll, the feature is unpopular even among daily Edge users, who view it as intrusive and unnecessary. A banner notification appeared for some users indicating the behavior change. The backlash highlights growing frustration among Windows users about Microsoft’s pattern of enabling features without explicit user consent or making them difficult to disable. Critics argue this automatic startup behavior exemplifies the aggressive software management practices driving users away from Windows, with even the browser’s own userbase rejecting the feature as an unwanted imposition rather than a useful convenience.