A new Edge update released by Microsoft started installing extensions on the browser without users’ consent. This Google-developed extension is reportedly disabled by default. However, the company’s installation of extensions without user permission caused controversy.
Microsoft installs extension to Edge without users knowing
An update released for Edge the other day revealed that some changes were made without the knowledge of users. Google Docs Offline Microsoft, which installs but disables an extension called in the background, is at the center of criticism by users.
Google Docs Offline Edge 114.0.1823.58 It turned out that it was installed with the version. This extension, which allows users to work offline with Google’s web-based office tools, Docs, Sheets and Slides, is included in Edge’s structure.
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It is worth noting that the extension is not enabled by default. Users are also disabled until they visit the Google Docs site. If you want, you can activate it and use Google tools without internet.
The most surprising aspect of this setup was that no notification was given to the users. Edge 114.0.1823.58 Although this feature is mentioned in the release notes, it should be noted that many users do not read these notes.
Microsoft, on the other hand, announced that it is working on a “controlled feature” test. It also did not give details on how to remove the extension. Unbeknownst to users, it also drew a lot of criticism.
However, if you want, from the menu in the upper right Extensions > Manage Extensions You can uninstall Google Docs Offline by following the path.
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