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Mandatory Windows feature blamed for freezing PCs during internet use

Original: Users find a default, mandatory Windows feature freezes your PC when you use internet

Windows users report that a default, non-removable feature in the operating system causes their PCs to freeze whenever they use the internet. The reports, highlighted by technology outlet Neowin, describe system-wide hangs tied to normal browsing or connectivity. Because the feature cannot easily be turned off, affected users are pressing Microsoft for a fix or an official explanation.

Why now: Users are frustrated that an unavoidable Windows component appears to disrupt everyday internet use on their machines.

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