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You can’t get rid of it, you can only hide it: Microsoft imposes controversial Windows Backup on users (gadgettendency.com)

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You can’t get rid of it, you can only hide it: Microsoft imposes controversial Windows Backup on users::Like it or not, the Windows Backup app installed in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is here to stay, with Microsoft calling it a "system component" that can't be

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[–] ChunkMcHorkle 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You also can't use a work or school account, according to Microsoft:

Important: You must use a personal Microsoft account with Windows Backup. Work or school Microsoft accounts won't work.

There is also no way to use the backup app with local storage, like an external hard drive; you can ONLY back up to OneDrive with this.

EDITED to clarify: for now, you can still back up to another drive, but it's a different process and the "advanced settings" needed to do so are buried several layers deep.