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"You should have a regular backup plan as Microsoft won't be able to retrieve Your Content or Data once your account is closed.Excerpt from Microsoft's Services Agreement (Legacy)
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The clause states: “You should have a regular backup plan as Microsoft won't be able to retrieve Your Content or Data once your account is closed.”
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