"First, it's important to clarify that this is not a comprehensive backup solution for a device. It won't image a disk, send copies of files to another location, or enable a standalone PC to be rebuilt in the event of a disaster. Instead, it is a tool to back up Windows 10 or 11 settings and restore them on a Microsoft Entra-joined device."
"It will also back up the list of installed apps from the Microsoft Store and will restore them to the user's Start Menu. Microsoft is aiming the tool at administrators who deal with resetting or migrating devices (assuming users are running apps from the Microsoft Store) and states that it will "smoothly transition devices from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using a saved backup.""
"While it is possible to back up from a supported version of Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 22H2 or later, it is only possible to restore to Windows 11 22H2 and beyond. In addition, while backups can be performed by devices that are Entra-joined or Entra Hybrid-joined, only Entra-joined devices can restore settings and Microsoft Store apps to the Start Menu."
"The backup policy is enabled via mobile device management (MDM) or Group Policy, and administrators will be relieved to know that it is an opt-in feature, disabled by default. Once activated, the process is "designed to be seamless and user-friendly," according to Microsoft. The backup scheduled task runs every eight days unless manually triggered. Microsoft expects IT departments to restore systems via the Out-Of-Box Experience (OOBE). A user signs in during OOBE and is presented with options to restore their profile. Restoring via other methods is not currently supported."
Windows Backup for Organizations backs up Windows 10 or 11 settings and the list of installed Microsoft Store apps, restoring the apps to the user's Start Menu. The feature does not image disks, copy user files to other locations, or enable full device rebuilds after disaster. Backups can originate from Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 22H2 and later, but restores are supported only to Windows 11 22H2 and newer. Devices that are Entra-joined or Entra Hybrid-joined can perform backups, but only Entra-joined devices can restore settings and Microsoft Store apps to the Start Menu. Administrators enable the backup policy via MDM or Group Policy; the feature is opt-in and disabled by default. The scheduled backup task runs every eight days unless manually triggered, and restores are expected to occur during the Out-Of-Box Experience (OOBE).
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