Microsoft Issues Critical Windows Update - Upgrade Costs $20 to Protect your Files
Microsoft has introduced a new feature on Windows 10, promoting its own backup solution, OneDrive, to users. This article aims to provide a clear and straightforward guide on how to manage or disable the OneDrive backup nag without the need for additional subscriptions.
Firstly, when the OneDrive backup prompt appears, users have the option to decline or opt out of backing up their folders to OneDrive. This simple action can help reduce the frequency of the nag.
For those who wish to have more control over their backup settings, navigating to Settings > Accounts > Windows backup is the way forward. Here, users can control the backup settings and disable syncing certain folders to the cloud.
Another effective method is to continue using a local Windows account instead of a Microsoft account. By doing so, users can reduce the push for cloud backup, as Microsoft primarily nags for backup when a Microsoft account is in use.
It is important to note that the OneDrive backup requires more than 5GB of data, and the cost for a home user is $20 per year, while for business users, it is $60 per year. The backup solution is designed to ensure access to files, apps, settings, and passwords by backing them up to Microsoft's cloud.
The promotion of OneDrive backup is considered an upsell by Windows Latest, and it continues to appear sporadically, unable to be stopped unless the PC is constantly syncing data to OneDrive.
Here's a summary of the methods to manage or disable the OneDrive backup nag:
| Method | Description | | --- | --- | | Opt out in OneDrive prompt | Choose the "No" or "Skip" option when prompted to back up folders on OneDrive. | | Manage Windows backup settings | Go to Settings > Accounts > Windows backup and disable cloud backup features or folder syncing. | | Use a local Windows account | Avoid signing into a Microsoft account to reduce OneDrive backup nags. |
By following these steps, users can maintain control over their data backup without the need for additional subscriptions.
[1] Source: Windows Central [3] Source: TechRadar
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