Microsoft will soon offer Windows users the option of uninstalling any pre-installed app, including the Windows Store. — Microsoft
The well-known operating system is making changes to adapt to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). As a result, Microsoft has announced a series of major changes coming to Windows (10 and 11). These changes, which only affect Europe, will be rolled out gradually starting in June 2025, with widespread deployment planned for July.
The DMA, which came into full effect in March 2024, requires companies designated as "gatekeepers” to ensure fair competition in digital markets. This includes, in particular, the obligation to allow users to remove pre-installed applications and freely choose their default services.
