Overview
- Microsoft removed a webpage titled 'Uninstall Microsoft Edge' that promoted the browser instead of providing removal instructions.
- The page listed six features of Edge, such as AI-powered tools and VPN capabilities, to compare it favorably against Google Chrome.
- Critics accused Microsoft of using deceptive tactics to dissuade users from switching browsers, leading to significant online backlash.
- Visitors to the removed page are now redirected to a generic Edge promotional portal with no mention of uninstalling the browser.
- Microsoft has faced ongoing criticism for aggressive promotion of Edge, including search result manipulation and data privacy concerns.