These adjustments left many users facing the possibility of running out of OneDrive space, as Microsoft clarified in its email to users: “if you are over your storage limit, you will not be able to save new files to OneDrive, sync files to OneDrive, and send or receive emails in Outlook.com.”
In anticipation of potential discontent, Microsoft offered a “one-time storage bonus” that would activate when the data change took effect, lasting for one year and ensuring the continuity of Outlook.com emails.