This is getting embarrassing now — Microsoft sabotages its good work in fixing Windows 11 with this baffling OneDrive Photos app misfire
THE SO WHAT
Unprompted app installs via Windows Update erode trust in the update channel—the same channel you need users to rely on for security fixes. If your product rides on OS updates, design for user consent and clarity or risk getting lumped in with bloatware.
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