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You can’t get rid of it, you can only hide it: Microsoft imposes controversial Windows Backup on users (gadgettendency.com)

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You can’t get rid of it, you can only hide it: Microsoft imposes controversial Windows Backup on users::Like it or not, the Windows Backup app installed in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is here to stay, with Microsoft calling it a "system component" that can't be

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I got a pop-up that said:
"Hey we have backup to OneDrive now! Do you want to turn it on?". [Yes/no/don't ask again]

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

My options were remind me in 1 week, or remind me in 30 days

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Can confirm, I get that on my school computers everytime I boot. Even if I click 30 days. There are no never option

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yes, it's worth noting that some companies will do A/B tests, where one user is offered one choice, and another gets a different one. It's possible for the two of you to have had a different experience.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I haven't had any pop-up about this.