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

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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

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[-] histic@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I don't keep important data on my PC and a back costs space for no needed reason and why add bloat if you don't need it have it as an option great but forced why (edit also who knows what they are doing with the backup it'll probably be rolled into OneDrive then guess what Microsoft has even easier access to your data)

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