Microsoft is notorious for shoving Edge down the throats of Windows users. In fact, until recently, it took a long time to change its status as the default browser. And just when some of us were considering giving it a second chance, with all that talk about OpenAI integration with Office products and Bing, Microsoft is giving us reason to think again.

The latest Edge issue is a curious one, where new Microsoft Edge shortcuts are automatically created on the desktop. Why does this happen and what can you do to fix this issue? Read on to find out.

Upon installation, most applications create a shortcut on the desktop. But many users have reported that Microsoft Edge shortcuts are appearing on their desktops out of nowhere. Most users attribute this problem to Microsoft’s eagerness to push Edge to Windows users, while simultaneously pushing them over the edge. But the fact that Microsoft’s beloved browser is ending up on the desktops of even those who already have it as their default browser may point to another problem.

The thought of malware and viruses is justified. But instead of Microsoft acknowledging the problem, most users are left guessing. However, according to one Reddit user, it seems that the fault lies with Microsoft Edge updates or Windows Update. What makes this even worse is the fact that you can find Edge on your desktop even if Windows Updates are delayed. That leaves us mainly blaming Microsoft Edge updates.