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[–] ekZepp@lemmy.world 19 points 8 months ago (1 children)

This sound like something they would totally do.

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 15 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

Next up, an ad anytime an executable is run!

[–] dch82@lemmy.zip 3 points 8 months ago

Are you sure you want to run an untrusted executable? Microsoft Store contains lots of safe, curated apps that are 100% definitely not crappy ad-filled spyware.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Everything could be operated by ads. Run a program? Watch an ad. Open the start menu? Watch an ad.

[–] MeDuViNoX@sh.itjust.works 5 points 8 months ago

You don't HAVE to watch the ads, just subscribe to Windows 11 platinum for 20$ a month. /s