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.

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

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

Microsoft doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs to Windows 11, but there are workarounds for all but the oldest devices ...

Microsoft has enabled Windows settings backup by default on eligible Windows 11, version 26H2 commercial devices, shifting the capability from an opt-in administrative choice to a default resilience ...

PC Migration" feature in Windows 11 will be gradually phased out starting with the preview update released on September 22, 2026 (US time).Microsoft recommends using "Windows Backup" via OneDrive as ...

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

Don't want to pay to keep Windows 10 security updates? Microsoft has several workarounds, with the best deal for European users.

Microsoft has enabled Windows settings backup by default for eligible devices running Windows 11, version 26H2, turning an ...

Microsoft has extended free consumer Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 until October 12, 2027 You can enroll by ...

Reinstalling Windows is one of my least favorite tasks ...