Oct 26, 2023 12:00:00

Users downloading Chrome in Edge are shown a pop-up asking 'Why?'

Until now, Microsoft has implicitly encouraged users to continue using Edge by

displaying messages such as ``Yes, you need to download a new browser'' to users who try to use Edge to download a competing browser, Chrome. I've been asking for it. According to new reports, it has now started displaying survey-style pop-ups asking, 'Why are you trying a different browser?'

Microsoft now wants you to take a poll before installing Google Chrome - Neowin
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-now-wants-you-to-take-a-poll-before-installing-google-chrome/

When you download Chrome using Edge, a survey will appear in the sidebar. The survey contents are as shown in the image below, and the options are ``I can't easily search on Google,'' ``I can't access Google Docs,'' ``There are no favorites or passwords here,'' ``Too many ads and pop-ups,'' and ``I don't like the new design.'' 'No,' 'It's too slow,' 'My website doesn't work in Microsoft Edge,' and 'My reason isn't listed.'

After completing the survey, a message appeared saying, 'Thank you for your feedback. Thank you for your time.'

Microsoft has continued its strategy of retaining users for many years by making Edge the standard browser for Windows, and when searching for ``Chrome'' in Edge, it displays a message saying ``You don't need to download a new web browser.'' . Bing AI Chat, which

appeared in February 2023, seemed a little honest, saying, ``Chrome is a fast and secure web browser provided by Google.''

In addition, it has been pointed out that in Windows 11, the procedure for changing the 'default browser' is easier than before, and the containment strategy has been improved.

'Default browser' selection function added to Windows 11, signs of improvement in Microsoft Edge enclosure strategy - GIGAZINE