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importantSYS.SOURCE: Thurrott.com• 2026-09-07T15:50:37Z

Bing Wallpaper Advertisements for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts Box Set Emerge in User Interface

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A user reported an unexpected full-screen advertisement for the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts box set replacing their Bing Wallpaper, leading to concerns about intrusive advertising. The incident highlights potential issues with ad integration in Microsoft's services and user dissatisfaction with unexpected content.

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