Microsoft has announced more tweaks to Windows in a bid to stay on the right side of Europe’s Digital Markets Act, including a promise that Edge will only nag users to become their default browser if they open it first.
In addition to easing up on pushing Edge where it isn’t wanted, the “Set Default” button accessed via Settings > Apps > Default apps will apply to a broader set of file types in the EEA, including .xhtml and .pdf, meaning the user’s designated browser will be used in more cases, instead of Microsoft-set default apps.
In addition, Windows Search currently relies on Bing Web Search to return web content and search results. EEA users can now install apps that specify an alternative web search provider for Windows Search. This capability is available on Windows Insider builds and should reach retail builds of Windows 10 and 11 later this month.