Microsoft has been showing ads in Windows 11 for a while now. After the app ads in the Start menu, it started sending notifications for OneDrive. The company’s cloud backup service is starting to annoy Windows 11 users.
OneDrive ads for Windows 11 are annoying
Microsoft is facing criticism over new pop-up notifications highlighting OneDrive cloud backup. The messages warn users about the importance of backing up their data and suggest storing copies on OneDrive. While backing up files is important, the ads are annoying users.
Users said that OneDrive subscription plans look like ads. It was also stated that notifications reappear even after being turned off and it is not possible to disable them.
Microsoft is trying to emphasize OneDrive’s features through pop-up windows. It says it is giving Windows 11 users 5 GB of cloud storage for free. The company also offers paid plans starting at $2 a month for 100 GB.
Microsoft has actually been trying to emphasize the OneDrive subscription since Windows 10. In this context, it offers free plans and special prices for users. However, the latest notifications are the last straw for users.
With the KB5037771 package, there is an important change in Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. Microsoft now shows apps from the Microsoft Store in the Start menu. In this menu, which is separated as the “Recommended” section, application advertisements are included.
What do you think about the Windows 11 advertising policy?
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