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> My litmus test for whether Windows is finally fixed is whether of not it’s possible to install it without Candy Crush https://mspoweruser.com/rejoice-windows

> My litmus test for whether Windows is finally fixed is whether of not it’s possible to install it without Candy Crush https://mspoweruser.com/rejoice-windows-users-candy-crush-is-finally-gone/ https://mspoweruser.com/rejoice-windows-users-candy-crush-is... What's you new litmus test?

criley2 7y ago
Funny that you're being downvoted for presenting evidence contradicting the OP. The groupthink in this thread is overwhelming.
Apaec 7y ago
It's still an stupid mistake MS made that could be once back. That's enough for me for staying away from the MS tax for life.
jchw 7y ago
Thank you. I installed Windows as early as last month (in a VM) and still got Candy Crush. This is probably because my ISO image was not fully up to date. I was not aware of this change but it is greatly appreciated. I can no longer modify the parent comment but if dang or anyone else with permission wants to please feel free. No need for a new litmus test, though solving the problem of Edge opening MSN ads after updating would probably buy some goodwill.
- jchw 7y ago
  Correction: It still happens with a completely fresh install, just like withinrafael claims. https://i.imgur.com/zDWo4Hb.png https://i.imgur.com/zDWo4Hb.png Very sad.
fortran77 7y ago
I just checked my Windows 10 machine that I use every day for 8 hours to get real work done. There's no "Candy Crush" on it.
fortran77 7y ago
Mac OSX comes with chess. What's the difference?
- pseudalopex 7y ago
  Chess doesn't encourage spending money.
  - esmi 7y ago
    Looking over my library I’d have to disagree about that. :)
- w1nst0nsm1th 7y ago
  Chess is a noble activity. Candy Crush is pure garbage.
withinrafael 7y ago
Sadly, this story is wrong and stems from a misunderstanding of how this feature works. The OS bootstraps these suggested apps from a configuration hosted by Microsoft servers, not anything present in your ISO. (e.g. https://twitter.com/thurrott/status/1122847063312613377 https://twitter.com/thurrott/status/1122847063312613377)

criley2 7y ago

Funny that you're being downvoted for presenting evidence contradicting the OP. The groupthink in this thread is overwhelming.

Apaec 7y ago

It's still an stupid mistake MS made that could be once back. That's enough for me for staying away from the MS tax for life.

jchw 7y ago

Thank you. I installed Windows as early as last month (in a VM) and still got Candy Crush. This is probably because my ISO image was not fully up to date. I was not aware of this change but it is greatly appreciated. I can no longer modify the parent comment but if dang or anyone else with permission wants to please feel free. No need for a new litmus test, though solving the problem of Edge opening MSN ads after updating would probably buy some goodwill.

jchw 7y ago
Correction: It still happens with a completely fresh install, just like withinrafael claims. https://i.imgur.com/zDWo4Hb.png https://i.imgur.com/zDWo4Hb.png Very sad.

fortran77 7y ago

I just checked my Windows 10 machine that I use every day for 8 hours to get real work done. There's no "Candy Crush" on it.

fortran77 7y ago

Mac OSX comes with chess. What's the difference?

pseudalopex 7y ago
Chess doesn't encourage spending money.
- esmi 7y ago
  Looking over my library I’d have to disagree about that. :)
w1nst0nsm1th 7y ago
Chess is a noble activity. Candy Crush is pure garbage.

withinrafael 7y ago

Sadly, this story is wrong and stems from a misunderstanding of how this feature works. The OS bootstraps these suggested apps from a configuration hosted by Microsoft servers, not anything present in your ISO. (e.g. https://twitter.com/thurrott/status/1122847063312613377 https://twitter.com/thurrott/status/1122847063312613377)