Microsoft has (again) added advertising to its Windows operating system. This time around, it’s when you use the Get Help utility that a promotional message for Teams pops up.
Advertising is coming to Windows 11 and Microsoft is not done. After putting some in the space dedicated to the weather before reducing it, again since Neowin reports to us that when you use the utility Acquire help, a promotional message for Microsoft Teams Essentials appears!
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Advertising for Teams in the Get Help utility
Advertising is everywhere online and on our devices. Windows is no exception to the rule since Microsoft has put some here and there, even if you have paid for your license. And sometimes in inappropriate places like when you use Acquire help in case of problem on your PC. A banner, visible in the screenshot above, displays a message prompting users to install Microsoft Teams Essentials : “ Increase your productivity and collaboration while staying organized, use a new meeting solution designed for small businesses. Learn more “.
If you click Learn moreyou are redirected to a purchase page for this paid premium version software. It is possible to close this advertisement but its untimely display is annoying. Especially as the utility Acquire help has nothing to do with Microsoft Teams Essentials, why post it here?
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Why does Microsoft display advertising on Windows?
Without providing a specific answer, there are several tracks. First, promoting its software to its huge user base is the most likely answer. Then, Microsoft can count on the acceptance of advertising by Internet users, however intrusive it may be.
Proof that the Redmond firm is not held back by certain hostile reactionsads for Microsoft 365 were appearing in Windows Settings and the Windows 10 Out of Box Experience app.
Without forgetting in-app MSN ads Weather report Windows 11 for a while.
