Microsoft fixed a bug that prevented the famous ballot screen to propose the installation of third-party browsers on the Windows 7 and Windows 8.
The integration of Internet Explorer directly within the Windows operating system had provoked strong reactions from publishers competitors to Microsoft. In June 2009, Opera Software had filed a complaint accusing the software giant of abuse of dominant position. Mozilla and Google followed suit. The European Commission had forced Microsoft to return until 2014 the famous "ballot screen" allowing consumers to choose what browser to be installed and configured by default.
In July the Brussels authorities had learned that the installation screen browsers imposed on Microsoft in 2010 was not returned to consumers. More specifically, the problem had occurred since Windows 7 Service Pack. For 19 months, Microsoft has not complied with the demands from Brussels.
In a new Microsoft update ( KB976002 ) Installation wizard that deploys from users of Windows 8. User forums Neowin says that it appeared after a reboot. He noted that this ballot screen is presented as an application Metro opens automatically when you start the machine.
The integration of Internet Explorer directly within the Windows operating system had provoked strong reactions from publishers competitors to Microsoft. In June 2009, Opera Software had filed a complaint accusing the software giant of abuse of dominant position. Mozilla and Google followed suit. The European Commission had forced Microsoft to return until 2014 the famous "ballot screen" allowing consumers to choose what browser to be installed and configured by default.
In July the Brussels authorities had learned that the installation screen browsers imposed on Microsoft in 2010 was not returned to consumers. More specifically, the problem had occurred since Windows 7 Service Pack. For 19 months, Microsoft has not complied with the demands from Brussels.
In a new Microsoft update ( KB976002 ) Installation wizard that deploys from users of Windows 8. User forums Neowin says that it appeared after a reboot. He noted that this ballot screen is presented as an application Metro opens automatically when you start the machine.
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