Windows 10 Displaying Browser Ads in the Taskbar When Using Google Chrome

[Exterminator]

Windows 10 Displaying Browser Ads in the Taskbar When Using Google Chrome

Ads in Windows 10 is quite a controversial topic, and we’ve seen many people accusing Microsoft of trying to promote apps (in most of the cases its own) by displaying nags here and there across the operating system.

And it looks like Redmond has found another way to annoy users, as popup ads are now displayed right on the Windows 10 taskbar as little popups that show up at random times.

Brad Chacos of PCWorld has posted a screenshot showing one of these popups, adding that he was using Google Chrome as the default browser – this is what it’s believed might have triggered the ad anyway, as the main purpose should be to convince users to switch from third-party browsers to Edge.

Ad settings were reset
The popup is, in essence, a Microsoft Edge ad that’s trying to highlight some of the capabilities of the new browser, in this case, the Rewards tool. “Wanna earn while you browse? Get free movies and games with Microsoft Edge. See how,” the ad that popped out from the Microsoft Edge icon in the taskbar reads.

What’s also very interesting is that Brad claims this happened on Windows 10 Pro (the version that’s the most often chosen by professionals) and despite the fact that he repeatedly disabled ad preferences in the Settings screen – in a later tweet he adds that all options were reset to default, most likely by the Anniversary Update.

Microsoft hasn’t issued a statement on this, so we don’t know for sure if this is a new way to promote Microsoft Edge browser or not, but we’ve reached out to the company and will update the article when we hear back.

But this wouldn’t be the first time when the company is trying such a tactic anyway, as Microsoft Edge is also being promoted with toast notifications that show up every once in a while, especially on machines where a different browser is being used.

Microsoft is trying to highlight some of the capabilities of its new browser, including power saving, but it seems it’s becoming a little bit too intrusive with all these banners.

Windows 10 is now luring in people to earn rewards just by using the Edge browser

 

[antreas]

Stupid MS improve your stupid software and remove the stupid ads you have billion of dollars.
Improving your software can get users to use your software than giving rewards. Stupid Microsoft!!!

 

[kev216]

Seriously?...*facepalm*
When are you finally going to understand it MS? You attract users to your browser by adding more extensions and features and by fixing the lagging and crashes. Now you only put users further and further from the idea of giving Edge a second chance....

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

lol They are making the case for moving to Linux, all on their own
I use Start10 from Stardock so "I don't have this issue" and my start looks like a custom Win7
type start menu, With no ads

 

[Dani Santos]

lol They are making the case for moving to Linux, all on their own
I use Start10 from Stardock so I don't have this issue and my start looks like a custom Windows 7
type start menu, With no ads

If you checked the settings and had the ads turned on. No wonder they show up...

Spoiler: image

 

[Exterminator]

Update:
Microsoft: Windows 10 Not Showing Ads, but Only “Windows Tips Notifications”

 

[Deleted member 178]

If you checked the settings and had the ads turned on. No wonder they show up...

Exactly, people love trashing MS without knowing what they talk about... people use softwares out of the box, don't even do a tour of all settings then complains...

 

[frogboy]

It is all good here no ads and no Chrome.

 

[jamescv7]

I've never experience that, however this just shows Microsoft typical tactic to gain and lure users.

The less savy users may be convinced through this type of ads.

 

[Venustus]

Turning off telemetry to M$ will stop this issue

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

If you checked the settings and had the ads turned on. No wonder they show up...

Spoiler: image

I never said I had Ad's, I just can't get them reguardless because of what I use. go back and read my reply I Highlighted it for ya.
And you can uninstall the ad delivery system pretty easily.
Hint: look in the hidden locations for the apps, ad's are in 2 locations of the 3 that
apps are hidden in

 

[Dani Santos]

I never said I had Ad's, I just can't get them reguardless because of what I use. go back and read my reply I Highlighted it for ya.
And you can uninstall the ad delivery system pretty easily.
Hint: look in the hidden locations for the apps, ad's are in 2 locations of the 3 that
apps are hidden in

I didn't mean to quote you. I think i cliked the wrong button ahahahah

 

[ZeroDay]

lol They are making the case for moving to Linux, all on their own
I use Start10 from Stardock so "I don't have this issue" and my start looks like a custom Windows 7
type start menu, With no ads

I remember popups requiring the use of scanners to get rid, now, according to Microsoft's actions it's acceptable. I've used Linux distros for a very long time and I used a linux distro exclusively without windows on my system at all for 3 years. I moved back to Windows to try Windows 10 and I do like the OS, but I'm not putting up with tactics like the ones MS are using and I'm on the brink of wiping my SSD and returning to a Linux distro full time again. You hit the nail on the head there brother, MS are making switching to a Linux distro more appealing by the day even to regular users.

If I do switch back to a Linux distro I'll just run Windows 10 in a VM. I can't believe that MS think showing popup advertisements in their OS is acceptable.

 

[ZeroDay]

Exactly, people love trashing MS without knowing what they talk about... people use softwares out of the box, don't even do a tour of all settings then complains...

The ad's should be opt in though and not opt out.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

I remember popups requiring the use of scanners to get rid, now, according to Microsoft's actions it's acceptable. I've used Linux distros for a very long time and I used a linux distro exclusively without windows on my system at all for 3 years. I moved back to Windows to try Windows 10 and I do like the OS, but I'm not putting up with tactics like the ones MS are using and I'm on the brink of wiping my SSD and returning to a Linux distro full time again. You hit the nail on the head there brother, MS are making switching to a Linux distro more appealing by the day even to regular users.

If I do switch back to a Linux distro I'll just run Windows 10 in a VM. I can't believe that MS think showing popup advertisements in their OS is acceptable.

One that understands me
and your exactly right.

 

[frogboy]

The ad's should be opt in though and not opt out.

Agreed 100% with that.