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Windows 11 starts forcing OneDrive backups without asking permission
Microsoft really, really wants you to back up files and folders to OneDrive.
Microsoft has made a questionable change in Windows 11 that takes away your freedom of choice for OneDrive backups. Without prior notice or explanation, Microsoft now force activates the automatic folder backup with OneDrive feature when you set up a new computer, all without asking you for permission. Previously, you had to explicitly activate automatic folder backups, and Microsoft would ping you with recurring notifications to remind you of the feature if it wasn’t enabled.
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