Computer giant Microsoft is now reminding its users there are other browsers available, following a long running dispute with the EU which accused the company of abusing its power.
Windows users will be offered the choice as part of a deal Microsoft struck with the European Commission.
The latest Microsoft update installs directions to find browsers offered by competitors, such as Mozilla's Firefox, Opera and Google Chrome.
The notice appears when users boot up their computer and is left as a link on their desktop.
Although the update has been prepared for Windows XP, Vista and 7, not all users will see it.
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Some fear the browser choice system will confuse people. Already some who have been confronted with the choice screen have been worried that their machine has been taken over or fallen victim to a virus.
