Microsoft quietly installs new Photos beta app on enterprise Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft silently installed a new beta version of its Photos app, tied to OneDrive, on enterprise Windows 11 machines without notifying IT administrators. The move triggered a backlash from system administrators who expect control over software deployments in managed environments. Microsoft issued a response after the incident attracted public attention.

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