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I find this mildly infuriating, I only use Windows for work, I even personally purchased Windows 11. Local account and disabled as much as I could. I personally do not like Windows or Windows in general.

Well, now I do an update and they throw this up like I need to walk thru these steps (again). Not even a "Skip"/"Don't remind me again". Windows is not what it used to be and after disabling half the Microsoft stuff I'd expect not to be bothered again. It's really a built in ad more then anything.

2023-08 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5029351)

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[–] [email protected] 151 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Remind me in 3 days. That shit should be against the law. There should be a don't bug me ever again option.

[–] [email protected] 102 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Try to uncheck "Suggest ways I can finish setting up my device to get the most out of Windows"/"Show me the Windows welcome experience after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what’s new and suggested" in Settings -> System -> Notification & actions (Windows 10) or "Offer suggestions on how I can set up my device" in Settings -> System -> Notifications (Windows 11)

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Linux user here. But, that will be helpful for many I'm sure. Nice

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"Why are you upset? We gave you a choice."

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Afterall, "Your PC needs to be backed up and connected to a few more Microsoft services to help you work more easily and securely across all your devices.".

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's a dark pattern microaggression.

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[–] [email protected] 109 points 1 year ago (9 children)

That's actually a good thing IMO, Microsoft is giving people more reasons to switch to Linux. How kind of them!

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago (9 children)

The new Debian is fucking awesome.

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[–] [email protected] 79 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Windows is nagware now. Microsoft dared to imagine an entire OS on the Winrar model.

[–] [email protected] 73 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Its actually worse than that. I PAID for Windows. If I paid for WinRAR they would stop.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Well WinRAR only nags you when you use it, unlike windows that is always running and almost always nagging.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago

I wish they went with the winrar model. Winrar just nags you once when starting. Windows keeps trying to trick you into giving them your data and signing up for a subscription.

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[–] [email protected] 60 points 1 year ago (20 children)

So many comments shitting here and not giving helpful advice at all, so so fucking stupid. The best way to get ahead of this would be when the next time this pops up, press Shift + f10 and then type "OOBE\BYPASSNRO" easy and simple, takes only a few seconds and makes everything more seamless, such as no one drive bullshit etc..

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[–] [email protected] 44 points 1 year ago (16 children)

If it's your own machine, I recommend running one of the Windows 11 debloaters.

I've moved all of my personal machines over to Linux (specifically Ubuntu). Windows just isn't worth it anymore.

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[–] [email protected] 43 points 1 year ago (8 children)

This kind of shit is what made me switch to Linux. I just didn't feel like I owned my computer anymore.

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[–] [email protected] 39 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The most infuriating thing about windows to me is the big stupid fucking red X on every single file, reminding me that I'm not currently storing my shit on someone else's computer. Is there a way to remove that service from my computer entirely?

[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

That's what I did, it's one of the few things that it does let you uninstall.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago

Disable Manage folder backup feature in OneDrive settings -> Backup -> Manage backup -> Stop backup on all folders, or toggle them off on newer version.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It’s not your computer, it’s Microsoft’s. That’s the message I get from using windows.

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[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 year ago (3 children)

We can bitch all we want but their dollars still go up

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[–] [email protected] 31 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Eh, this particular screen is kind if misleading. You say you dont see a "skip" or "do not remind again" button, well that's because those buttons are on the next screen(s) for each individual feature. I've gotten this screen a couple times, just click through and you can skip/opt out of all the features. It's kind of silly, but I think the point is that they want you to look at each new feature individually.

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[–] [email protected] 31 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Windows 10 is my last windows. When it's no longer supported I guess I'll have to learn to use Linux.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago (8 children)

I'm not waiting for that, just waiting until I have a free few days to figure out linux.

Also abandoning Android for Graphene as soon as I get a new phone.

Enshittification advances ever onwards

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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The Windows 11 Set Up Wizard with the following text: Let's finish setting up your PC Your PC needs to be backed up and connected to a few more Microsoft services to help you work more easily and securely across all your devices. Back up your files with OneDrive cloud storage Have peace of mind knowing they're backed up and available across your devices. Enhance your web browsing experience Restore Microsoft recommended browser settings. Achieve more with a Microsoft 365 subscription Get premium Microsoft 365 apps, 1 TB of cloud storage to back up files and photos, and more. Back up your phone to your PC Access your phone's photos, texts, and more, right on your PC. Sign in quickly with Windows Hello Securely unlock your device with a touch or a smile. Below are the buttons Remind me in 3 days and Continue

[I am a human, if I’ve made a mistake please let me know. Please consider providing alt-text for ease of use. Thank you. 💜]

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 year ago

Don't support Windows. Just use windows activation scripts and run Chris Titus Tech's Windows security and debloating script. If you can, you're better off on Linux.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Go to Settings > System > Notifications. Turn off the last three check boxes. This screen won't come back.

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 year ago (12 children)

You can prevent this. Click remind later then go to your notifications in the settings app. Uncheck "Suggest ways I can finish setting up" and anything else you don't want to see.

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

I swear this gets posted weekly, there’s a simple solution but it’s always missing from the comments.

Go into notification settings

Uncheck "Suggest ways I can finish setting up my device to get the most out of Windows"

While you’re at it, turn off any of the other suggestion / recommendation settings.

[–] [email protected] 38 points 1 year ago

Except Microsoft will occasionally reset settings on updates.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

I did already have this turned off, and it still pops things up like this and trying to get me to sign into a Microsoft account. It's just annoying and they don't provide an option to skip or don't remind me again which makes it even worse.

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago

Windows is actually right back where it used to be, to be honest. Getting pretty tired of the whole "ecosystem" tech philosophy.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (14 children)

The thing that really rubs me the wrong way about all this is we pay for Windows, I have 3 licenses for Windows 11 and it's gotten so annoying that I don't even use them anymore. I've been a Linux user for quite a while already and between Microsoft's doing more and more data collection, and more ads, I just walked away from it a couple years ago. Fortunately, I was in a position where I could do so. I feel bad for folks that must use Windows for this or that and can't escape it.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I always laugh that the option not to get Microsoft 365 is just "Stay Basic"

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago (5 children)

That pops up on every feature update on win11. But you're on the preview channel which is known to push and test experimental features. I'd suggest you unenroll your device if stuff like more ads for 365 or missing features for testing purposes bug you. Microsoft even regularly roll out one feature for a percentage of testers and take it away from the rest, just to see what happens.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Local account and disabled as much as I could

2023-08 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems

Why are you running updates for beta testers, if you decided to disable as much as you could? Those "Preview" updates will install everything you're missing and more every time, that's their purpose.

Switch to stable updates only, and you won't have that problem... or at least have it way less often.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Just upgrade back to Windows 10.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

They are desperate because 2/3 of their userbase still uses Windows 10.

Look, i don't mind the CPU/TPM requirement too much now, but did you really needed to mess up the interface? (Plus, forcing you to have Teams always installed.)

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago

Windows is bullshit

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago

Laughing from Debian

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

This was since forever in Windows 10

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