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Microsoft accidentally rolled out a OneDrive app to everyone's PCs, and there's no simple way to fix it

Microsoft didn't mean to spread the app as far as it did.

Microsoft accidentally rolled out a OneDrive app to everyone's PCs, and there's no simple way to fix it

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 quality progress report reveals a shift in focus towards performance and reliability, but the underlying message suggests that the company has largely ignored customer feedback for years. Pavan Davuluri, the head of Windows, acknowledged receiving feedback from users who care deeply about the operating system and want it to be better.

The report outlines several ongoing improvements, such as more control over updates, better performance and reliability, and enhancements to the user experience. However, the report lacks concrete benchmarks to substantiate these claims. The company's primary focus remains on monetization, with Windows increasingly serving as a platform for promoting other Microsoft products and services.

The improvements to Windows 11, including faster and more responsive experiences in File Explorer, Search, and Start, indicate that core aspects of the user experience have been lacking for several years. Despite the positive intentions, the progress report highlights the need for more tangible evidence of the improvements and a renewed focus on addressing the fundamental issues that have plagued Windows for an extended period.

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