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

  • kyle@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    By using Windows, you probably already opted in to these things from accepting their EULA. It’s a shitty practice, but it’s well within their purview.

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      1 year ago

      It’s also well within the users purview to complain about it… Also for people to figure out how to rip it out of a system as well.

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      1 year ago

      What’s in the EULA? That the software is installed, what are you complaining about exactly?

      If you don’t use the software it’s irrelevant.

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        1 year ago

        I’m not complaining about anything. I agree with you that it’s irrelevant, just turn it off

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      1 year ago

      I’m not trying to claim they aren’t allowed to do it. The fact that it’s legal doesn’t make it right.