Windows' newest safety net lives on the drive it protects.

Microsoft announced that Windows settings backup and restore is now enabled by default on all Microsoft Entra-joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid-joined enterprise systems upgraded to Windows 11 26H2.

The end of support for Windows 10 is fast approaching, as Microsoft is only too eager to keep reminding us. This is important for all users of Windows 10, but particularly for organizations that need ...

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If Windows 11 no longer works properly, you can reset the operating system, download the installation files from the Microsoft cloud, and reinstall Windows 11. You can also restore your data in the ...

Microsoft warned that the built-in File History backup feature in Windows may stop working on some systems after installing the September 2026 security updates.

Before making any changes to the Windows registry, it is crucial to back it up to prevent potential issues. This summary guides you through the steps to safely back up your Windows registry. This ...

Eligible Windows 11 26H2 enterprise devices now get settings backup by default, but administrators still control restore and ...

Microsoft wants to make Windows more resilient. From Windows 11 26H2, the settings backup will therefore be active by default ...

Windows 11 26H2 is out, and Microsoft has enabled Windows settings backup by default, a move that could send administrators ...