Learn how to back up and restore apps, settings, files, photos, and Microsoft Edge favorites and preferences on your Windows PC using Windows Backup.

Learn about the different tools to backup and restore your data, and to recover Windows in case of a system failure.

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn about Windows backup solutions to protect your important files and photos.

Open Microsoft Authenticator Tap then Settings. Turn on the Cloud Backup toggle. Select a Microsoft personal account where the backup will be stored. Note: If you saved the backup to the wrong …

With System Restore you can revert your PC's state to a previous point in time. This can be particularly useful when troubleshooting issues caused by recent changes, such as software installations, driver …

Click Start, type backup in the Start Search box, and then click Backup and Restore in the Programs list. Click Back up files under Back up files or your entire computer.

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn why it's important to have a backup, and how Windows Backup can help you keep your files and settings safe.

Windows Backup and Sync settings allow you to sync the settings you choose across all your Windows devices that you've signed in to with your Microsoft account. This article describes in detail what's …

Choose a location and name for your backup file, and then select Finish. If you want to ensure no one has access to your files, enter and confirm a password, and then select OK.

Save a document to your local drive, or to the cloud in a choice of formats.