European special edition Windows 7 completely stripped Internet Explorer

To satisfy the Anti-Monopoly Commission of the European Union, Microsoft is preparing to launch a special edition of the "Windows 7 E" operating system for Europe, that is, to completely remove the integrated IE8 browser from the new system.

Of course, IE8 can also be removed from Windows 7 RC, but the shortcut is only hidden and the program file still exists. The EU obviously does not like this method, forcing Microsoft to cut down the Internet Explorer that is closely related to other parts of the system.

According to the relevant news, Microsoft has notified the oem pc manufacturer of this intention, and does not provide the full version system bundled with IE8 at the same time. Only the IE8 installation package is provided separately for the vendor and the consumer to choose to install it on their own. Of course, here is a strange circle:You have purchased a computer preinstalled with Windows 7 in Europe, but there is no browser in it. You cannot access the Internet even if you want to install IE8 or Firefox.. Microsoft is considering FTP downloading, CD attaching, and other methods provided by retailers, but it is not yet determined. In short, it will be troublesome.

Windows XP and Windows Vista have both deleted the "N" version of the Windows Media Player, but they are sold at the same time as the bundled full version. Naturally, no one cares. If only Windows 7 E is provided this time, European consumers have no choice, but we also know that Europe is the most enthusiastic about Firefox, with an average penetration rate of at least 25%.

However, the European Union has not responded to a proposal like Microsoft, and other browser vendors have not yet commented on it.

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