Windows 11 strikes again with annoying pop-up that can't be disabled
Windows 11 introduces an unremovable pop-up urging users to use OneDrive for data backup. Microsoft offers storage options from $2 to $7 monthly. Users have free offline backup alternatives. Microsoft emphasizes cloud service promotion.
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Windows 11 has introduced an intrusive pop-up notification that cannot be disabled, causing frustration among users already dealing with frequent update notifications. The new pop-up prompts users about the lack of system backups and suggests using Microsoft's OneDrive cloud service for storing data securely. While the free version offers 5GB of storage, users can opt for more space at a cost, with options ranging from $2 per month for 100GB to $7 per month for 1TB. Microsoft's push towards OneDrive is evident as the notification cannot be turned off, compelling users to engage with the service. Although Windows Backup is a viable option for data security, users have alternatives to OneDrive, such as free offline backup software. This move by Microsoft reflects a trend of persistent ads and reminders, emphasizing the company's strategy to promote its cloud services.
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2 comments"Sure, Microsoft, if you insist I must use your service, then I will. I'll use all the space so that you don't spam me about not using enough of it, I'll constantly change the bytes so that you don't spam me for not using it frequently, and I'll periodically delete a bunch so that you don't spam me with unsolicited offers for upgrading to more space. This is what you wanted, right?"
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