Microsoft Edge's new feature will force it to appear every time you turn on your Windows 11 PC

A new update now in testing sets Edge to automatically appear at startup, and you are forced to opt-out if you don't want it.
XDA Developers on MSN

Microsoft pushes Edge to auto-launch on Windows 11 startup in latest beta

A banner is appearing at the top of Edge that says the browser "now launches when you sign in to Windows..." ...
CNET

Microsoft Is Testing a New Feature That Will Force Edge Browser to Auto-Open

The latest beta version of the Microsoft Edge browser may automatically open every time you start your Windows 11 PC, without ...
Windows Latest

New Copilot for Windows 11 includes a full Microsoft Edge package, uses more RAM

There’s a new version of Copilot rolling out on Windows 11, and it dumps native code (WinUI) in favor of web components. This ...
Windows Report

Browser Choice Alliance Slams Microsoft’s Edge Auto-Start Test on Windows 11

Browser Choice Alliance criticizes Microsoft’s Windows 11 Edge auto-start test, saying it undermines user choice despite ...
TweakTown

Windows 11 gets to dodge Edge in Europe (again), but don't hold your breath for this in the US

TL;DR: Windows 11 now opens links from the widget board in the default browser instead of forcing Microsoft Edge, but this is only happening in Europe to comply with the Digital Markets Act. It'd be ...