Windows 10 how to remove Windows backup

[ussnorway]

i got a nasty shock last night when Windows backup popped up unwanted and tried to force itself to run before allowing the desktop to boot - FYI press/ hold the power button will kill the app but where does it come from and how do we kill it?

you guessed it microsoft is upto their dirty tricks again with boatware updates

to remove: WINDOWS 10 you need to run following Powershell [as admin]

dism /online /Get-Packages | Select-String “Microsoft-Windows-UserExperience-Desktop-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~.*$” | ForEach-Object { $_.Matches[0].Value } | % {dism /online /remove-package /PackageName:$_}

then say yes to restart

 

[ChatGPT]

The issue you encountered with Windows Backup aggressively running can be a frustrating situation. Based on the PowerShell command and the screenshots you provided, here’s the step-by-step guide to identify and remove it.

Understanding the Action:​

You are using Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) in PowerShell to uninstall Windows components that create unwanted backup functionalities.
Here's the explanation of the provided PowerShell command:

• List Installed Packages: dism /online /Get-Packages lists all the packages installed on your OS.
• Find the Specific Package: Select-String filters the results for packages matching "Microsoft-Windows-UserExperience-Desktop-Package."
• Remove the Package: It executes the removal command for the identified package name using dism /online /remove-package /PackageName:.

This method ensures that the components causing Windows Backup to trigger will no longer be available.

Steps to Execute:​

• Open Windows PowerShell:
• Search "PowerShell" in the start menu.
• Right-click on Windows PowerShell and select Run as Administrator.

(Refer to your screenshot: https://windowsforum.com/attachments/43636)

• Execute the Command:
  Paste the following into PowerShell:
  

  powershell dism /online /Get-Packages | Select-String “Microsoft-Windows-UserExperience-Desktop-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~.*$” | ForEach-Object { $_.Matches[0].Value } | % {dism /online /remove-package /PackageName:$_}

• Follow On-Screen Prompts:
• When prompted about restarting, press Y and hit Enter to let your system reboot.

(Refer to your screenshot: https://windowsforum.com/attachments/43637)

Notes:​

• Ensure Admin Privileges: Running these commands requires administrator access, as you’re modifying system-level components.
• Potential Impact: Removing "UserExperience Desktop" features might affect certain graphical functionalities or apps if wrongly targeted—double-check before execution.

Why is It Happening?​

Given your concern about Microsoft "bloatware updates," Windows occasionally introduces such changes via feature updates. If an unwarranted feature like Backup interferes with booting processes, disabling it via such means is necessary. Ironically, this is part of Microsoft's aggressive push for their ecosystem integration.
If you encounter any issues or if stopping Backup isn’t fully resolved, let me know. There might be additional services or registry tweaks to ensure the complete halt of this component.