Microsoft Bloatware ★ Editor's Choice

October 26, 2023 Subject: Analysis of Pre-installed Software, User Experience Degradation, and System Performance in the Windows Ecosystem

To understand why bloatware exists, one must analyze the economics of the PC market. microsoft bloatware

At first, bloatware seemed like a win-win. OEMs received subsidies from Microsoft for each copy of Windows they sold, and they could use the extra software to differentiate their products and attract customers. Microsoft got to sell more Windows licenses, and consumers got a "full-featured" PC right out of the box. 2023 Subject: Analysis of Pre-installed Software