Windows 11 is quietly installing OneDrive Photos
11 hours ago
- Microsoft silently installed 'OneDrive Photos' on Windows 11 via updates without user consent.
- The app is based on WebView2 and runs as a separate executable from the OneDrive sync client.
- OneDrive Photos scans local photo folders even without a Microsoft account, duplicating functions of the existing Microsoft Photos app.
- Users cannot uninstall OneDrive Photos independently; removing it requires uninstalling the entire OneDrive sync client.
- The app includes AI-powered search, face grouping (with biometric data warnings), and cloud integration when signed in.