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Windows 11 still ships a system image tool from Windows 7, and it saved my PC when nothing else could

Offline and straightforward, the legacy Backup and Restore builds a full system image without cloud or reinstallation fuss.

Microsoft admits it broke a Windows 11 backup feature in the September update — here's how to fix it

Microsoft has fixed a bug that killed a backup feature, but it needs to regain the trust of users.
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Your PC already has everything you need to back up Windows, and it's better than you think

He has loved computers since he got the Lenovo G570 in 2012. Abhishek holds a master's degree in computer applications and began his writing career in 2018. He loves writing how-to articles, listicles ...
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Microsoft to enable Windows settings backup by default for orgs

Microsoft says the Windows settings backup and restore tool will be enabled by default on Microsoft Entra-joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid-joined enterprise systems after upgrading to Windows 11 26H2.
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April KB5083769 Windows 11 update causes backup software failures

The April 2026 KB5083769 security update breaks third-party backup applications from multiple vendors on systems running Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. According to user reports, first spotted by Microsoft ...