Windows 11 finally lets you opt out of OneDrive during setup instead of just reminding you in three days

By Simon Batt Published Aug 30, 2026, 11:03 PM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier . However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Add Us Add on Google Preferred Source Google News Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Summary Windows 11 OOBE now lets you opt out of OneDrive backup directly, rather than deferring it. Ends a long-standing dark pattern of only offering "Remind me in 3 days" to avoid a "No." Looks like a win for user control — part of Windows' shift toward a clearer, less coercive setup. There's a funny image that makes its rounds on the internet. It shows someone who had set up a poll titled "Do you think Microsoft understands what consent is?" with the available poll options being "Yes" and "Remind me in 3 days."