Hello, after the last Windows 10 update I ksaw that Copilot was installed on my system and also pinned to my taskbar, I did managed to uninstall it and also to block edge from updating (apparently Copilot is installed when edge is updated). Is this legal? I didn’t agree to this and nobody asked me if I want the program
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It shouldn’t be! Microsoft has been known to rewrite the terms of service to allow them to install and remove things as they see fit!
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As you have to pay to use Windows: it should not be, but it is legal.
Even Windows Server is receiving Azure integration apps, despite massive pushback from enterprise clients.
If you are genuinely bothered by it, consider using a linux distro such as Debian or Fedora.
Ubuntu is just Windows with a smaller budget.
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This sort of force installed “features” even after uninstalling them has been happening for over a decade now. I don’t remember if it first started in Windows 8 or Windows 7, but it has been going on a VERY long time. Though it has been far worse in the Windows 10 era and even worse again in Win 11.
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I didn’t see it in the windows 7 era. Never had 8 so no idea about it starting there. 10 most definitely a very pushy os. 11 is still pushy but didn’t seem quite as bad as 10 but still up there!
IMO!!!
No, it is most definitely not! It runs on the Linux kernel, therefore by definition it’s NOT Win-OS! 
It’s also misleading as people read it, install Ubuntu and then drop in a downloaded Win-OS program executable (i.e. AAA±games) and expect it to just work. Which will never happen. 
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correct, but their corporate strategy is identical: sell user’s private data
the fact Canonical claims to be a member of the FOSS ecosphere is a lie
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That’s about the same argument of a gas/petrol car being the same as a diesel car
Sorry, I fundamentally disagree here. That’s fine, just don’t be offended about it 
I noticed this almost a year ago. Copilot was installed on windows 10 prior to them releasing and anouncing on win 11.
I had to disable it through the registry despite countless forums saying “it’s fine it doesn’t work like the win 11 version snapping pics of your desktop every second”
but as it turns out, it still snapshots your filesystem history.
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Yeah this is annoying as heck, I don’t want Arc at all, but yet it’s a new default role… wait what? A new server role? Wth?
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I mean, they are kind of the same one is just more robust and uses less components to rotate the piston
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You made my point perfectly! Thank you 
MS forcing itself on your machines the way Diddy does it.
This is why I am on Linux these days.
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Welcome to Microsoft where the rules are made up and your opinions don’t matter.
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Not limited to just microsoft!!!
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I wonder if Copiot and Recall could be removed from Windows Server (the most Windows network security risks) could be removed by creating a custom Windows iso using an answer file. If you could remove the worst security risks Windows Server has, Microsoft would try to reinstall them with an update. I also wonder if it would be possible to defeat Microsoft from forcing adding Copiot and Recall for one year. Then destroy your Windows Server VM and create a new Windows Server VM to defeat Microsoft from adding Copiot and Recall to your Windows Server VM. I might look into this rabbit hole when I have some spare time.
We get Azure Ark
The first hit on google is a how-to from learn.microsoft about removing it from powershell
Microsoft knows they are pissing off sysadmins, but some bean counter has pushed it.
Depending on the Server 2025 rollout and Proxmox figuring out TPM pass through,
Server 2022 may be the last hypervisor Microsoft releases with measurable market share.
People fled ESXI in droves, but Server 2025 is looking to be Windows 11 server with Azure*
Azure feature requires active Azure account (1)(2)
(1) Internet connection is required
(2) Active Azure subscription required for OS to function**
** functionality includes - booting, troubleshooting menu, recovery menu
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Terribly disappointed that Hotpatching requires an Azure subscription…
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It’s cute to think that Microsoft intends you to have a choice in what goes on your PC.
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Looks like Wine and DXVK saves the future
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