Sadly, this story is wrong and stems from a misunderstanding of how this feature works. The OS bootstraps these suggested apps from a configuration hosted by Microsoft servers, not anything present in your ISO. (e.g. https://twitter.com/thurrott/status/1122847063312613377)

Thank you.

I installed Windows as early as last month (in a VM) and still got Candy Crush. This is probably because my ISO image was not fully up to date.

I was not aware of this change but it is greatly appreciated. I can no longer modify the parent comment but if dang or anyone else with permission wants to please feel free.

No need for a new litmus test, though solving the problem of Edge opening MSN ads after updating would probably buy some goodwill.

Correction: It still happens with a completely fresh install, just like withinrafael claims.

https://i.imgur.com/zDWo4Hb.png

Very sad.

It's still an stupid mistake MS made that could be once back. That's enough for me for staying away from the MS tax for life.

Mac OSX comes with chess. What's the difference?

Chess doesn't encourage spending money.

Looking over my library I’d have to disagree about that. :)

Chess is a noble activity.

Candy Crush is pure garbage.

I just checked my Windows 10 machine that I use every day for 8 hours to get real work done. There's no "Candy Crush" on it.