1. Microsoft has implemented automatic OneDrive folder backup activation during fresh Windows 11 installs. 2. This change affects folders like Pictures, Videos, Documents, and Desktop, syncing them to the cloud without explicit user consent. 3. Users can disable or uninstall OneDrive, but the default activation might push more users into using OneDrive cloud sync.
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