The company had to pay billions of dollars in fines in the last decade, as the European Commission had determined the company had been abusing its dominant position on the market by forcing Internet Explorer down consumers' and developers' throats. This sort of thing brings to memory Microsoft's woes in the European Union. Users will be able to change this by switching to Windows 10 Pro, but this will only be free if you're a student or, if you're not, only until the end of 2017.

As Microsoft puts it in that same FAQ, 'by exclusively using apps in the Windows Store and ensuring that you browse safely with Microsoft Edge, Windows 10 S keeps you running fast and secure day in and day out.' This particular version of Windows will only let you use apps that are in Microsoft's App Store, making it a lot more restricted than regular Windows, but also somewhat improves security and performance of the OS. This is in line with how Microsoft envisions Windows 10 S usage. 'The default search provider in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer cannot be changed.' Additionally, the default search provider in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer cannot be changed,' the FAQ states. You are able to download another browser that might be available from the Windows Store, but Microsoft Edge will remain the default if, for example, you open an. 'Yes, Microsoft Edge is the default web browser on Microsoft 10 S. In it, Microsoft explains in very clear language that this is something users just won't be able to change. The news comes, via Laptop Magazine, from Microsoft's official Windows 10 S FAQ. Microsoft's Surface Laptop is the hottest Windows notebook in ages

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