Microsoft Forces OneDrive Photos App on Windows 11 Users Without Consent

Microsoft has been installing an app called OneDrive Photos on Windows 11 PCs without users' consent. The move has sparked outrage among consumers and business users alike, with some calling it 'anti-consumer' and vowing to switch to Linux.

The app is designed for photo viewing and organization, but its stealthy installation on PCs has raised concerns about user autonomy and data collection. Even those who don't use OneDrive or aren't signed in with a Microsoft account are getting the app installed.

Microsoft has acknowledged that the rollout to business PCs was not intentional, but it's still unclear why this happened. The company is preparing an update that will allow users to remove the OneDrive Photos app without deleting OneDrive entirely.