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 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.

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

What should I do before starting any recovery process? Backup your data: Always try to back up important files to an external drive or cloud service before proceeding with recovery options. …

Oct 14, 2025 · You can use your PC's Backup and Restore feature to help you move all your favorite files off an older Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 PC and onto a new Windows device.

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

Use OneDrive or turn on File History to automatically back up all your files. Learn how to set up an external hard drive, flash drive, or network location and start using it.

Explains how to back up the registry for restoration in case it gets corrupted in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7.