If used properly, new features built into Windows 11 offer safe, nearly complete backup, restore, repair, and recovery operations without third-party tools — but there are some caveats worth knowing.

The new Windows Backup app and the restore process attached to fresh Windows 11 big fall updates confirms feelings I’ve held for a long time: I just can’t stand Microsoft’s approach toward backing up ...

Good news! Microsoft is finally adding the ability to back up and restore settings and apps via the Microsoft Store, a feature that will make setting up a new PC for the first time much more ...

System Restore is a long-standing feature on Windows 11. Its purpose is to create snapshots of the computer's current working state and save them as "restore points" when specific events are triggered ...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Remember my preferences feature for Windows Backup on your Windows 11 PC. Windows backup helps you to backup your settings and data, including ...

Modern Windows versions still pack plenty of legacy code, and most of the time, Microsoft tries to hide old parts, such as the Control Panel, in favor of more modern (not necessarily better) ...

Microsoft has introduced Windows Backup for Organizations, a new backup tool for enterprises that simplifies backups and makes the transition to Windows 11 easier. First announced at Microsoft Ignite ...

Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 preview build for Insiders in the Beta Channel. Today's build brings with it an updated Settings homepage and new Windows Backup app. Microsoft is currently ...

What just happened? Microsoft this week released the Windows 11 Insider Preview builds 22631.2262 and 22621.2262 to the Beta Channel, introducing a plethora of changes that make the OS more intuitive.