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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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[-] Nindelofocho@lemmy.world 82 points 1 year ago

coming soon: Monthly subscription to use windows with the justification that it uses an online service in order to work

[-] georgette@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

I can't wait for the eventual warning pop-ups and emails, warning me that my onedrive is almost full (70%)

[-] pirrrrrrrr@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

You can just say no to the tool and keep using whatever local backup you have.

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