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Microsoft Establishes Windows Partner To Automatically Deploy In Diverse Configurations
After booting up their computers, Windows users may observe the Windows Partner interface appearing as the system starts up the desktop. Microsoft has introduced a new version in the Developer channel to test this feature on specific setups.
As announced on the Windows Insider Blog, the most recent functionality triggers Partner to start automatically upon Windows booting. The current testing focuses on devices with widescreen displays.
Microsoft shared the following update: “We are experimenting with automatically launching Partner upon Windows startup on widescreen devices with selected Windows Insiders in the Developer Channel. This can be customized via Settings > Personalization > Partner. Please note that this is being gradually rolled out, so not all Developer Channel Insiders will have immediate access.”
Users have the option to disable the automatic startup of Windows Partner on their devices. However, the feature is enabled by default and requires manual deactivation by the users. Moreover, the feature cannot be controlled via Task Manager > Startup apps; rather, users need to locate the new Partner preference in Settings for this purpose.
Microsoft continues its approach of introducing new locations for specific preferences on Windows rather than using traditional ones.
To toggle the feature, go to Start > Settings, and navigate to Personalization > Partner in Windows. There, you will find “Open Partner when Windows starts.” Simply turn off the feature to deactivate it.
Users also have the option to completely turn off Partner in Windows, thus preventing it from starting up with Windows.
Microsoft has not provided a reason for integrating the Partner auto launch in Windows. This change is likely to enhance the visibility of the AI tool, which Microsoft is integrating into various products currently. Even Notepad is undergoing AI integration, and more AI integration updates are expected in the near future.
Although Partner in Windows has not yet reached the expected functionality desired by many Windows users, it essentially functions as a combined version of Bing Chat with minor Windows controls. There are communication delays due to the requirement of internet connectivity and communication with Microsoft servers. There is potential for improvement over time, especially if Microsoft integrates a locally executed component.
The new Windows version also includes support for 80 Gbps USB, aligning the operating system with the “first major version update of the USB4 standard” as outlined by Microsoft.
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