CrAKeN Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Windows 10 S is powering the Surface Laptop Microsoft launched Windows 10 S in a press conference on May 2 as the latest version of its operating system that’s limited to Windows Store apps, and in a FAQ published a few minutes ago, the company discusses more about the restrictions that are implemented in this release. Users will not be allowed to change the default browser in Windows 10 S, the company has revealed, though it will be possible to download other browsers from the Windows Store. Of course, options when it comes to browsers are still limited because the top programs like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox haven’t yet been ported to the Windows Store. Search engine also locked to Bing In addition to the browser, users will also not be allowed to change the default search engine, so they’ll have to stick with Bing unless they upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. “Microsoft Edge is the default web browser on Microsoft 10 S. You are able to download another browser that might be available from the Windows Store, but Microsoft Edge will remain the default if, for example, you open an .htm file. Additionally, the default search provider in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer cannot be changed,” the company explains (note that the software giant refers to Windows 10 S as “Microsoft 10 S,” but that’s most likely a mistake and it’ll be fixed soon). Upgrading to Windows 10 Pro can be done from the Windows Store, and for Surface Laptop buyers, the whole thing is free if performed before December 31. The company hasn’t revealed how much the upgrade is going to cost for Surface Laptop customers beginning with 2018. For everyone else buying a Windows 10 S device, the upgrade to Windows 10 Pro is available for $49, Microsoft also announced during its press conference. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPECTRUM Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 nothing new, because the same happens in Chromebooks, you can't change default browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debebee Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 "Walled Garden" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nIGHT Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 As time goes by, the real evil plan is slowly revealed. Mwahahahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc71520 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 The more restrictions on Windows 10 S, the less users will like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straycat19 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 This makes windows useless in school systems where they use other browsers and third party software that isn't available on the store. Likewise, why pay so much for a system that is basically a chromebook with windows. Whatever Microsoft has planned they are fast becoming the Evil Empire, or should I say the Useless Evil Empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylence Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Google's Chrome book allows you to change Google? nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASIO Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 2 hours ago, saeed_dc said: Google's Chrome book allows you to change Google? nope you made my day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylence Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, ASIO said: you made my day Glad to hear that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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