If used properly, new features built into Windows 11 offer safe, nearly complete backup, restore, repair, and recovery operations without third-party tools — but there are some caveats worth knowing.

Microsoft often fiddles with Windows in ways that benefit the company, but not necessarily its users. The latest example affects OneDrive in Windows 11. OneDrive can back up and synchronize certain ...

A PowerShell script using WBAdmin can create full system backups of Windows 11, offering a simple, scriptable alternative for advanced users. Over the last couple of years, I have written a few blog ...

Microsoft has introduced Windows Backup for Organizations, a new backup tool for enterprises that simplifies backups and makes the transition to Windows 11 easier. First announced at Microsoft Ignite ...

PowerShell recovery scripts using WBAdmin no longer work in Windows 11, but VHDX mounting offers a manual workaround for restoring files. I recently wrote an article in which I walked you through the ...

Microsoft is pushing its cloud services more strongly in the latest Windows 11 update. Many users are already feeling its impact. In version 25H2, OneDrive Backup turns on automatically when you sign ...

Acronis backup and cloning app has received support for Windows 11 version 24H2. However, the app's official minimum requirement of a Core 2 Duo CPU is meaningless. Acronis True Image, formerly Cyber ...

Microsoft is working on a new app revamp to make file backup, migration, and transfer on Windows 11 easier for users. Back in March 2023, Microsoft began publicly testing a new Windows Backup app. The ...