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Microsoft is using deceptive tactics to hold our content hostage. I wasn't given any intimation on how OneDrive would without my permission take hold of my folders and content and not release it back to me unless I took their subscription account to access them. Even though I have paid for a yearly subscription, I still am not able to restore back all my content to my local storage. Though the sum of amount they've received isn't much, the value of my content is too high for me. I do not want them on OneDrive, I want them locally on my computer and for me to access, store, or transfer per my discretion.
When they apply this policy at a systemic level where all Windows users are subjected to it, suddenly the under $20 annual fee obviously becomes a much greater sum. It is something that must be attacked and resented publicly. A class action law suit is necessary when companies begin to act so callously.
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That's an excellent question. Hopefully the people who have responded to extreme will send any additional responses if they're able to find out how to proceed with nailing down an attorney. I for one will keep my eye open for responses to this string.
Well, I am an engineer works in Silicon Valley. Most engineers are fine. But engineers in Microsoft (its headquarters is in Seattle, not Silicon Valley) are complacent into their good life, and just enjoy whatever good stuffs the company provides them. The problem is not with the engineers, but the management of Microsoft, those financial guys, marketing guys, their **** brains have a single purpose to squeeze the last penny out of people's pockets.
I'd suggest your contact your own House Representative, I bet a lot of them are willing to start a investigation on Microsoft. Unless they also receive a big donation from Microsoft, then you are out of luck!
A friendly advice. Even though this is a forum under microsoft.com, it seems MSFT send no one to monitor or service these complaints. Only volunteers. I doubt if they are volunteers or employees, beacuse if you are employee you are more responsible for what happens. Volunteer gives you a little hint of sympathy you will be thankful for it....
I'd suggest you express your frustration on reddit.com. It's a good place to rant on all kinds of topics!
I'm happy to know I'm not alone. I've been using OneDrive for a good while, and it was just fine, until 3 days ago when it hijacked everything from my PC. So I logged on to my Laptop and was happy to see it hadn't happened there. But wait! The next time I logon, the same has happened to my laptop. I'm in the process of moving everything to Carbonite, which will take a significant amount of time. Then I will move them to my PC under a different drive, and pray they stay safe. I do have Carbonite set to continuously back up.
I just hope there is a way to get out of the clutches of OneDrive.
I HATE MICROSOFT. Count me in on any lawsuit. Bill Gates can rot in hell.
Microsoft has 221,000 employees worldwide. And none of them care about us!!!!