L4sBotOct 3, 2023

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

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You can’t get rid of it, you can only hide it: Microsoft imposes controversial Windows Backup on users - Lemmy.world

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

Show threadGhostalmediaOct 3, 2023

As a non windows user, can someone explain to be what all the fuss is about? It sounds like people are grumpy that they’re being shown a feature that they can’t use or don’t want to use, and MS is going to let people hide the UI for that.

What is wrong with this solution? Are people not going to be happy until every spec of the feature’s code is stripped from the OS?

Show threadxuniL
The thing is, if you can’t uninstall it, then Windows will repeatedly try to shove the feature into your face, until you enable it again
Oct 3, 2023 at 9:57pmWeb
Show threadBradleyUffnerOct 3, 2023
Windows could do that whether or not it’s installed.
Show threadGhostalmediaOct 3, 2023

But they said they’re going to allow the user to hide it.

Are people grumpy about burning hard disk space for a feature they don’t use? Every operating system is littered with convenience features that not everyone enables. Why does this feature strike a nerve?

Show threadWaterWaiverOct 3, 2023
These days Win10 & Win11 only let you temporarily hide things you don’t want. The next major update resets the settings, especially if it’s for a feature that could potentially earn MS money, like ads in the start menu, cortana in the tray, microsoft account nags and onedrive nags.
Show threadpirrrrrrrrOct 3, 2023
Igor 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]
Show threadRadialMonsterOct 4, 2023
My options were remind me in 1 week, or remind me in 30 days
Show threadByGourouOct 4, 2023
Can confirm, I get that on my school computers everytime I boot. Even if I click 30 days. There are no never option
Show threadrodneylivesOct 4, 2023
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.
Show threadDogMuffinsOct 4, 2023
I haven’t had any pop-up about this.