Microsoft – Prevent Windows prompting to set up OneDrive backup
Problem
A user running Windows 11 receives a message prompting them to set up OneDrive backup on their PC or laptop after updates are installed.
Applies to
- Windows 11
Detail
Typically after a Windows update are installed Microsoft may prompt the user to backup their PC using OneDrive. If the already has a backup plan or uses another backup method they can disable this prompt.
Resolution
This prompt can be disabled in the Windows 11 settings app using the steps below.
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Warning!
If you disable OneDrive backup without any alternative backup method in place this may potentially risks loss of data in the event of hardware failure. Disable this at your risk.
- From the Start menu open Settings > System > Notifications & actions.
- Then click to uncheck the option "Suggest ways I can finish
- setting up my device to get the most out of Windows. "
- The changes will then be complete, close Settings window.
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