Microsoft Teams forces app install instead of opening links in existing client
A user reports that clicking a Teams link no longer opens directly in the already-installed Teams app, instead prompting installation of additional software before the link will open. This adds friction and erodes trust for what should be a simple deep-link handoff.
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