Article 6FV6M Microsoft now thirstily injects a poll when you download Google Chrome

Microsoft now thirstily injects a poll when you download Google Chrome

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Sean Hollister
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NVIDIA_Share_wDQfiR22KU.0.jpg Microsoft Edge now pops up a poll after you press the Download Chrome" button. | Screenshot by Sean Hollister / The Verge

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Google Chrome download in Microsoft's Edge web browser? How many times will the company try to steer me away?

Let's check!

One: Screenshot by Sean Hollister / The Verge There's no need to download a new web browser," reads the top of a search for Chrome download" in Microsoft Edge. Two: Screenshot by Sean Hollister / The Verge Microsoft edge runs on the same technology as Chrome, with the added trust of Microsoft," reads a pop-up that appears after you land on Google's site. Three: Screenshot by Sean Hollister / The Verge We love having you! Can you please take a minute to tell us why you are trying...

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