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Windows restores removed programs following an update.

Windows restores removed programs following an update.

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arthussantos
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02-02-2026, 02:08 PM
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Following the newest release, I noticed several items that were previously removed: Groove Music, Microsoft Solitare, OneNote, Skype and Films & TV. All of them came back with McAfee and Netflix preloaded by the manufacturer. Microsoft Edge was set as the default on the taskbar and added a shortcut to the desktop without my permission. When I try to uninstall them, they don’t disappear after an OS update. I’m not planning to use Edge anymore, so please let me know if anyone else has faced this issue.
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arthussantos
02-02-2026, 02:08 PM #1

Following the newest release, I noticed several items that were previously removed: Groove Music, Microsoft Solitare, OneNote, Skype and Films & TV. All of them came back with McAfee and Netflix preloaded by the manufacturer. Microsoft Edge was set as the default on the taskbar and added a shortcut to the desktop without my permission. When I try to uninstall them, they don’t disappear after an OS update. I’m not planning to use Edge anymore, so please let me know if anyone else has faced this issue.

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Darkbandit92
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02-20-2026, 07:21 AM
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No, I didn't perform a clean installation when you got the computer.
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Darkbandit92
02-20-2026, 07:21 AM #2

No, I didn't perform a clean installation when you got the computer.

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02-20-2026, 07:48 AM
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Yes. It has been done several times before.
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JONNTHENOOB
02-20-2026, 07:48 AM #3

Yes. It has been done several times before.

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02-20-2026, 11:13 PM
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It seems like this setup is already ready-made. Those OEM systems often come with agreements to use certain software or features from Microsoft.
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Si0neR
02-20-2026, 11:13 PM #4

It seems like this setup is already ready-made. Those OEM systems often come with agreements to use certain software or features from Microsoft.

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DehOnlyOwl
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02-21-2026, 05:13 AM
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Laptop, sure... but I've never used anything like this before. It's completely unrealistic. They manage to get away with this only because they control the market. If I could switch from Windows—though Linux didn't work for me due to unnecessary proprietary stuff—I'd definitely try it.
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DehOnlyOwl
02-21-2026, 05:13 AM #5

Laptop, sure... but I've never used anything like this before. It's completely unrealistic. They manage to get away with this only because they control the market. If I could switch from Windows—though Linux didn't work for me due to unnecessary proprietary stuff—I'd definitely try it.

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02-21-2026, 08:19 AM
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The plan is shifting back to secure a win 7... I mainly rely on win 10 at the office, yet I also favor working remotely from my personal setup. If possible, you might try disabling updates and installing some manually, just to check what’s available.
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02-21-2026, 08:19 AM #6

The plan is shifting back to secure a win 7... I mainly rely on win 10 at the office, yet I also favor working remotely from my personal setup. If possible, you might try disabling updates and installing some manually, just to check what’s available.

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