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OneDrive automatically backups folders in Windows 11 without users' permissions (windowsreport.com)

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According to the latest reports, Windows 11 has made an independent choice by automatically turning on OneDrive folder backup for Desktop, Pictures, Documents, Music, and Video folders without your permission. This signifies that, whether you approve or not, everything is becoming coordinated with the cloud.

This action from Microsoft fits into a larger pattern where big tech companies cleverly (or not so cleverly) promote their services and subscriptions to users. It isn’t only about Microsoft; there have been instances of Google doing something similar with Google Photos and its storage plans.

Keep an eye on your settings, particularly when you have just finished setting up a new device or updating your operating system. Companies such as Microsoft constantly seek methods to link users with their environments—sometimes without permission.

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[-] Default_Defect@midwest.social 10 points 5 months ago

Well, I deleted Onedrive a long time ago, so no it won't.

[-] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 20 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

It will sneak back on. Linux is the only answer.

Windows is the only operating system that is actively working against you these days. Sneaks in shit settings. Renenables disabled settings. Spies on you. Requires convoluted registry ha ks to stop some of the bullshit. And you always gotta be in too of it.

No thanks, not for me.

[-] Default_Defect@midwest.social 2 points 5 months ago

People keep saying this, but I've never had to redo any of the changes I've made.

[-] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 0 points 5 months ago

I'm guessing you audit all the network traffic out of your machine too, to ensure things are not being exfiltrated? I assume you've also never had settings turned back on after an update? I sure as shit have.

[-] Default_Defect@midwest.social 4 points 5 months ago

I've never had the settings turned back on after an update, but no I don't monitor my network traffic, if I cared that much, I'd already be on linux.

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