> Windows 11 is dropping its worst OneDrive dark pattern: after years of complaints, Microsoft will let you fully opt out
Microsoft had a change of heart, as Windows 11 has finally dropped one of its worst dark patterns, where you could never permanently dismiss OneDrive backup alerts. A new full-screen alert, which previously did not allow you to reject OneDrive, is being sent out to users, and it now has an “Opt out” button.
https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/08/30/windows-11-is-dropping-its-worst-onedrive-dark-pattern-after-years-of-complaints-microsoft-will-let-you-fully-opt-out/