Spotify app automatically installed with the most recent update from Microsoft
The installation of apps that users aren’t interested in or that come preinstalled automatically is a major inconvenience for anyone using a computer, laptop or mobile phone. This is also true for the Spotify app, which was recently installed without the consent of users. Spotify is a music streaming app that allows you to listen to and play millions of songs and podcasts free of charge. You can also listen to your favorite artists.
Microsoft installs Spotify on Windows 10 and 11 without the permission of users
Microsoft has recently updated Windows 10 and Windows 11 to include the Spotify app. Many users have claimed that the Spotify app was installed automatically by Microsoft with the latest update to Windows 10 and Windows 11. Users have claimed that Spotify installs the app automatically, and without their permission. This occurred on PCs with Windows 10 or 11. It is not clear if this was an intentional behavior by Microsoft or a mistake that caused the automatic downloading of the application.
Many frustrated users rushed to Microsoft’s official accounts, complaining about and leaving negative reviews. Reddit and Twitter users can confirm the issue. Reddit user stated, “Windows 10 automatically installed Spotify onto my computer. Is this normal? This means that Microsoft can install malware on my computer and have complete control over it. Is this legal?” A Windows 11 user says that Spotify is being automatically installed on Windows 10 and 11.
One Twitter user confirmed that the issue was present. “Spotify just appeared on my Windows 10 gaming system WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. It was not something I asked for nor did it I install. @Microsoft: Is that what you’re doing through Windows Update and some new A/B Testing?
The current live ratings for Spotify on Google Play Store and Microsoft Store are now one star. They have been boosted with negative reviews that state that they have removed your application. This seems redundant as Microsoft controls the entire system. Spotify is not allowed to interfere with the process.
The Spotify app auto-runs on start-up, which is not surprising. It automatically gets enabled for Windows start-up. The App Store is solely under the control of Microsoft. Spotify is not responsible for it. Microsoft appears unresponsive at the moment.
You don’t have to be concerned about it; even if the application is installed unintentionally, you can still uninstall it.
Microsoft can install without permission
Microsoft has done this before. This was not the first time that Microsoft has done this. They can also install the Candy Crush game without permission. The autorun of Spotify’s application during start-up is one step beyond. We cannot do anything. Let’s just wait for Microsoft to tell us what happened. To get rid of annoying pop-ups for Spotify, uninstall Spotify.
