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While the ads and bloatware Microsoft was specifically trying to get away from in the 2000-2010ish era coming back, but this time packaged by Microsoft themselv
by rhexs 8y ago
While the ads and bloatware Microsoft was specifically trying to get away from in the 2000-2010ish era coming back, but this time packaged by Microsoft themselves, is absolutely baffling, the Cortana voice playing when you install Windows 10 has me even more confused.
How did that get integrated? Is there some sort of Microsoft VP who decided to stake their career on Cortana and overrode everyone to merge that awful design decision into the installer, or do Microsoft employees like it as well?
Who ever wanted to run a Windows installer via voice? Has anyone ever actually used the voice installer?
- binarycrusader 8y agoYou may wish to consider that the voice in the installer is beneficial for accessibility purposes.
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- rhexs 8y agoFair enough. I did not consider that aspect. I'd still hope there would be a slightly less annoying way to accomplish that though.
- binarycrusader 8y agoAs someone who's heard Cortana many times during initial setup, I understand. However, I also understand the tradeoff in favor of accessibility. For larger deployments, there's a registry key and other options: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/cortana-voice-support https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/... For other cases, I'd consider filing feedback requesting an easier way to mute during the setup process (if there isn't one already; I don't remember looking for that option and instead just muting the device using a hardware switch).
- ocdtrekkie 8y agoThe microphone icon on the bottom left of the setup screen quiets her.
- eppsilon 8y agomacOS will talk to you via VoiceOver during the welcome/setup process if you wait long enough. Seems like a nicer balance.