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Microsoft's "Fix" for Windows 11: Flowers After the Beating

a month ago

Microsoft announced a 7-point plan to fix Windows 11 after admitting it had 'gone off track'.
Windows 11 was criticized for forced Copilot integrations, ads, and privacy-invasive features like mandatory Microsoft accounts.
Copilot was aggressively integrated into Windows 11, appearing in multiple apps and system functions without user consent.
Ads were injected into the Start menu, lock screen, and other system areas, despite Windows being a paid OS.
Microsoft systematically removed local account creation options, tying user identity to their OS from first boot.
OneDrive automatically synced user files without consent, leading to data loss when users tried to disable it.
Windows Recall, an AI feature, stored sensitive data in plaintext, raising major security concerns.
Microsoft has a history of aggressive tactics, like forced Windows 10 upgrades and misleading UI designs.
Windows 11's hardware requirements will render millions of PCs obsolete, forcing users to upgrade or pay for extended support.
Edge browser uses dark patterns to retain users, yet still has low market share.
Telemetry cannot be fully disabled on Windows 11 Home and Pro, despite user settings.
The 'fix' plan addresses visible UI issues but ignores deeper privacy and data collection problems.