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Windows 11 Desktop Now Sends You to Bing
20 Oct
Summary
- Windows 11 wallpaper app redirects users to Bing.com.
- The redirection occurs upon clicking the desktop background.
- Users are prompted to set Bing as their default search engine.
The Windows 11 Bing Wallpaper app has been updated to redirect users to Bing.com when they click on an empty spot on their desktop background. This change, reported by Windows Latest, represents Microsoft's ongoing efforts to increase Bing's usage amidst competition.
Unlike previous trials, this new iteration reportedly lacks a simple toggle to disable the redirection. However, the feature is limited to firing only once every 24 hours to mitigate intrusiveness. This occurs shortly after Microsoft faced criticism for using the wallpaper app to promote a Harry Potter TV series.
Following the involuntary browser launch, Windows encourages users to switch to Bing as their default search engine. It also promotes an extension that adds daily wallpapers to new browser tabs, potentially increasing Edge browser usage and incorporating custom wallpapers into the browsing experience.
