I Have Just Been Microsofted
Since New Year 2026, I have been experiencing problems running Google Chrome on Windows 10.
Google Chrome and Windows 10, seem to get their boundaries on the screen in a twist.
I asked Google AI, this question.
Is there a problem running Google chrome on Windows that has arisen since new year 2026
I received this answer,
There is no widespread, new functional problem running Google Chrome on Windows that has specifically arisen since the new year of 2026.
However, some users may be experiencing issues due to a new attempt by Microsoft to encourage the use of its Edge browser, or existing, ongoing security update requirements and occasional compatibility issues.
- Microsoft Promotions: Microsoft has started 2026 with a new tactic to prevent Chrome downloads or steer users toward Edge through recent Windows updates. This does not impact the functionality of an already installed Chrome browser, but may present hindrances to new installations.
- Security Updates: Google frequently releases security patches to address vulnerabilities (including “zero-day” exploits that are actively being used by hackers). If you have not restarted your browser recently, you may be running an outdated, potentially unsafe version, which could lead to performance issues or security warnings.
It looks to me, that Microsoft are following Trumpist tactics of being the bully.
I will just keep rebooting my computer, as that seems to work.
January 6, 2026 - Posted by AnonW | Artificial Intelligence, Computing | Bullying, Google, Google AI, Google Chrome, Microsoft, Windows 10
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I find that using a chromebook as my “daily driver” solves many problems in a cost effective way, although Google do “expire” the hardware practically after 5-7 years (no security updates, and some websites refuse to work with older chrome browsers, although it is usually possible to image the device with open source ChomeOS/Chromium as an update, looking access to Android partition).
The only issue is some companies will not allow a chromebook to connect for “professional” use to their instances of e.g. Microsoft 365, necessating keeping a Windows machine. It’s a configuration choice, chromebook (and Linux) can be supported securely, but is seen as a niche requirement. Online banking may also be an issue (usually there is a supported phone/tablet alternative).
(I do have one item of software that I use professionally that is Microsoft only, and I know some creative tools like Sibelius, Adobe effectively need Microsoft or Apple although even that is changing to make Linux a possibility; some high end mice can only be configured using Windows software, and some older cheap printers don’t “play nice” with Chromebook/Linux, that can be a Windows problem too.)
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