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Windows 11 is now enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission

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Re: Windows 11 is now enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission

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Post by paranoidxprod »

ziddoap wrote: post #19
dyauspitr wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It forced me this last time I set up windows 11

There are several bypasses. Don't connect to the internet -> Shift + F10 to bring up CLI -> OOBE\bypassnro The out-of-box experience will restart, and you will have a button to set up with a local account. You can also (or at least could , it's been a bit since I've tried this method) use a banned e-mail account when it asks for your Microsoft account.

OOBE\bypassnro still works. I've been setting up a bunch of new machines recently (last was yesterday) that I've had to connect to a local domain, so this made it so much easier to just make a local account then domain join the machine.

Re: Windows 11 is now enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission

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Post by inemesitaffia »

amanzi wrote: post #50

I'm all for hating on Microsoft for their continued destruction of the local Windows 11 experience, but I actually think this is a good decision. Assuming you're logging in with a Microsoft account, and assuming you have a OneDrive account, it's a better experience to set up the folder backup feature as early as possible in the set-up process. If you really don't want it, it's easy to undo. I still don't like being f…

I don't want my files uploaded or scanned by third parties without my permission. Something that's happened here

Re: Windows 11 is now enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission

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Post by PawgerZ »

chx wrote: post #335
squarefoot wrote: post #195

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Don't forget WSL. Step 1: "Why do I need to run Linux? I already have it in Windows" Step 2: "Oh, and now this software runs better on WSL or requires WSL to work properly"

Win 10 + WSL is currently the only working desktop OS I am aware of. See https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40782058

Can you explain what you mean when you say that it's the "only working desktop OS I am aware of"

Re: Windows 11 is now enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission

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Post by freedomben »

TheRoque wrote: post #269
freedomben wrote: post #258

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See any documents titled "My Revenge Plan against TheRogue.docx" ?

Luckily there wasn't any weird content, just work stuff and memes with colleagues. I couldn't even open the files because it was locked under her login/password, literally just see the thumbnails and titles of the file. It's such a weird feature. Imagine opening your file explorer and seeing the attached files of your ex's emails, updated live, it's a nightmare I swear.

That's so wild! It does sound like a nightmare. Also a catastrophic violation of privacy (by MS).

Re: Windows 11 is now enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission

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Post by fencepost »

inemesitaffia wrote: post #367
wtallis wrote: post #291

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There are a surprising number of laptops where getting Pro edition simply isn't an option. Lots of brands no longer offer detailed build-to-order customization and instead only sell online the same three or four configurations per mdel that retailers stock.

Can't you upgrade post install anymore?

You can but it's more expensive ($100 vs $35ish?) and is done through the Microsoft Store and a Microsoft account which is what some people are trying to move away from.

Re: Windows 11 is now enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission

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Post by fencepost »

wtallis wrote: post #291
fencepost wrote: post #102

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Or if ordering a new PC you can get one with Windows 11 Pro for a few $$ more, choose the option to domain join (during initial setup) to create a local account, and create user accounts with no Microsoft account. Makes it easier to do minor little things like drive encryption as well.

There are a surprising number of laptops where getting Pro edition simply isn't an option. Lots of brands no longer offer detailed build-to-order customization and instead only sell online the same three or four configurations per mdel that retailers stock.

That's likely more a question of sales channel and business vs consumer devices.

Re: Windows 11 is now enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission

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Post by Technetium »

Marvy_a wrote: post #185
suby wrote: post #101

This happened to me. I was wondering why my internet speeds were slow when I discovered that Microsoft was in the process of uploading my users directory, they had already uploaded almost two gigs when I realized. They also changed the path to these directories to something like C:\Users\name\OneDrive\Desktop\. Another poster in this thread claimed it's easy to reverse -- I disagree, it's a pain in the ass to track d…

I had this happen about a year ago. OneDrive changed the default path for the Documents folder to the one you mentioned above, but I only noticed it when I wasn't able to find some files in the Documents folder. It turned out that some files were being saved to the default path C:\Users\username\Documents. So I tried to move the Documents folder from the directory made by OneDrive back to the default one, but it gave…

This problem CONSTANTLY haunts me and my customers. (1) Uninstall OneDrive (2) Reboot (3) Apply policy to block OneDrive reinstallation (linked below) (4) Attempt to change your folders with Explorer: right-click the library folder, then go to properties, Location, and choose Restore Default. If this fails, use Move. (5) Manually move any remaining files from c:\users\username\OneDrive (6) Open registry, manually edit the keys shown in the link (7) Delete leftover OneDrive folder (8) Reboot for completion!

[3] https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/onedrive/how-to-disab... [6] https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-do...

Re: Windows 11 is now enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission

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Post by inemesitaffia »

fencepost wrote: post #375
inemesitaffia wrote: post #367

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Can't you upgrade post install anymore?

You can but it's more expensive ($100 vs $35ish?) and is done through the Microsoft Store and a Microsoft account which is what some people are trying to move away from.

Absolutely disgusting

Re: Windows 11 is now enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission

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Post by _DeadFred_ »

yard2010 wrote: post #334
_DeadFred_ wrote: post #245

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You have to report it to the FTC. The FTC only works when people give them reports to initiate investigations. https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

Haha I stopped reading after "the FTC only works.." The system is part of the problem not part of the solution.

Haha the corporations have programmed you well.

Go re-write your own stack from the ground up to somehow end up with perfect social constructs, meanwhile I'll take advantage of the imperfect tools that can actually accomplish something today in the real world and not fall for the bs that I should scrap the 'good' because it's not 'perfect'.

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