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

Describes how to manually back up or transfer your personal files and settings on Windows-based computers as a precautionary measure.

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.

Learn how to create a OneDrive backup on your PC. Set up OneDrive PC folder backup to access, manage, stop, or fix problems with PC folder backup.

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.

OneNote automatically saves your notes while you work, but you should always back up your notebooks, just like the rest of your computer's files and data. Hard drive crashes can happen …

Oct 14, 2025 · File History is a handy feature in Windows that helps you protect your personal files and folders from accidental loss or damage. Think of it as a backup system that …

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.

To open Windows Backup, select Start, type windows backup, and select it from the results. Select Back up and, if prompted, sign in with your Microsoft account (the same account you'll …