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

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

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn how to move files between an older Windows PC and a new Windows device using Backup and Restore.

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.

Oct 14, 2025 · While File History automatically backs up essential folders like Documents, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop, you can add other folders by navigating to the folder, right-clicking on it, and …

When you're setting up your new PC, this experience is designed to transfer your important data from your previous PC to your new one. This means you can start using your new PC with all your files, …

The recovery media includes built-in Windows files, any updates installed at the time of media creation, and any customizations from the PC manufacturer, ensuring a reliable backup solution for bare metal …

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.

OneNote will back up your notebook files automatically each week. If you take a lot of important notes, you can back up your notebooks more often by adjusting the other Save & Backup settings in the …