Winsage
August 8, 2025
Windows 11 users are experiencing a recurring alert in the Start menu that encourages them to back up their data to OneDrive, particularly highlighting a subscription fee for those without Microsoft 365. The alert states, “Action advised – back up your PC,” and prompts users to use OneDrive for backup, which some view as a marketing tactic. Users cannot permanently dismiss these alerts, as they tend to appear intermittently, and attempts to disable them through Settings have been largely ineffective. In regions like the EU, users do not encounter these persistent alerts, suggesting a difference in user experience based on location. Additionally, these notifications may contribute to performance issues reported by some users.
