Many users of Windows have been greeted by a window with the title above. This window appears after system startup and leads to another window called Select Your Web Browser with a random selection of browsers presented. A shortcut icon is also added to the desktop. Here’s a quick word to explain what this is about.
Users should note that this is a legitimate Windows application that has been added (through Windows Updates) to European versions of Windows by Microsoft to comply with European Union regulations. It basically allows European Windows users to select a different web browser other than Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Ironically, many users don’t even know what a browser is and most will be uninterested in changing their current choice of browser. Browsers simply allow you to view web pages so it’s not rocket science. Most users tend to use Microsoft Internet Explorer (since it’s comes free and preinstalled with Windows) or Mozilla Firefox. Google Chrome is becoming popular (known to be very fast). Apple Safari is frequently used by Apple computer owners (and is also the chosen browser used on the iPhone).
Our advice is to stick with your favourite. I personally use Internet Explorer. This is for two main reasons. Firstly because most of my customers will view the web pages I design through this browser so it makes sense for me to use the same. Secondly, I use IE becuase I think it renders text very smoothly on the screen compared to other browsers.
So now you can consider using a new browser or simply stick with your favourite. If you find that this screen and the icon becomes a nuisance, read our follow up post.
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