Microsoft started showing Windows users with new ads to direct them to the Bing search engine and Edge browser. According to user reports, the software giant is issuing new notifications in Google Chrome offering to change the default search engine to Bing.
Windows users see Bing and Edge ads in Chrome
Users say they have been seeing Bing and Edge ads on Windows 10 and 11 lately. Mainly targeting Chrome, Microsoft is adding pop-ups to the app. When you click on this window, it sets Bing as the default browser in Chrome.
But the pop-ups appeared to be malware to many users. Therefore, users cannot be sure whether the notifications are legal or not. Additionally, hundreds of people take action thinking that their computers have a virus.
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Microsoft confirmed that the pop-ups were “a genuine company initiative.” He also said that he wanted to set Bing as the default search engine, saying that he showed these windows one time. The company also underlined that it values choice and that warnings can be turned off.
This isn't the first time Microsoft has shown controversial ads. Similar ads were published last year and were stopped due to user reaction. Restarted ad notifications redirect to Edge and Bing.
Pop-up windows have annoyed many Chrome users. It should also be noted that Microsoft has been criticized for surprise browser changes and unauthorized pop-up notifications.
So what do you think about this issue? Do you think the Bing notifications that Microsoft shows for Chrome are correct? You can easily share your answers with us in the comments section below. Your opinions are very valuable to us.