{
  "id": 4635537,
  "title": "Microsoft is finally going to stop nagging you to back up your files to OneDrive in Windows 11",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/microsoft-is-finally-going-to-stop-nagging-you-to-back-up-your-files",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T11:08:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-is-finally-going-to-stop-nagging-you-to-back-up-your-files-to-onedrive-in-windows-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft has decided to stop prompting users to back up their files to OneDrive in Windows 11. This change has been welcomed by most users online, who have been complaining about this feature for years. The new \"Opt out of backup\" button can now permanently dismiss the alerts. The change is tied to the latest stable Windows 11 25H2 build. Previously, users could only choose to \"Remind me later\" or \"Remind me in 3 days,\" and the message would eventually reappear. This is part of a broader trend in software, often referred to as \"dark patterns,\" which are designed to encourage users to take certain actions even if they are not sure about them. The reaction on Reddit has been mostly positive, with many users expressing relief at this long-awaited change. Microsoft appears to be responding positively to user feedback, with recent improvements in Windows 11 addressing many of the biggest complaints users have had about the operating system.",
  "summary": "Not into OneDrive backups? You can now permanently dismiss the nagging reminder and get some peace.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "Windows 11 finally lets you opt out of OneDrive during setup instead of just reminding you in three days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/windows-11-finally-lets-you-opt-out-of-onedrive-during-setup-instead",
        "published": "2026-08-31T03:03:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}