Back up and restore with Windows Backup - Microsoft Support
Learn how to back up and restore apps, settings, files, photos, and Microsoft Edge favorites and preferences on your Windows PC using Windows Backup.
Backup, restore, and recovery in Windows - Microsoft Support
This article introduces the essential concepts of backup, restore, and recovery scenarios in Windows, explaining the differences between these three critical processes. Backup refers to the process of creating copies of your data to protect it from loss or corruption.
Transfer your files and settings to a new Windows PC
Learn how to easily copy your files and settings to a new Windows PC.
Back up your folders with OneDrive - Microsoft Support
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.
Applies To:
OneDrive for Business 24, OneDrive for Business, OneDrive (work or school), Microsoft Office, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Backup and restore with File History - Microsoft Support
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 automatically saves copies of your files, so you can easily restore them if something goes wrong.
Getting the most out of your PC backup - Microsoft Support
Learn why it's important to have a backup, and how Windows Backup can help you keep your files and settings safe.
Move your files to a new Windows PC - Microsoft Support
We recommend using OneDrive to quickly save your files in the cloud. You can then get to your files on your new PC and across all your devices, including your phone, tablet, and more. Your files will also be backed up and protected in the cloud, so they're accessible even if something happens to your PC.
Recovery Drive - Microsoft Support
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 recovery scenarios.
How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
Select File > Export. In the Export Registry File dialog box, select the location to which you want to save the backup copy, and then type a name for the backup file in the File name field. Select Save. Restore a manual back up Select Start , type regedit.exe, and then press Enter.
Back up your Surface - photos, documents, and more
OneDrive and Windows Backup are two ways you can back up your photos, documents, and other important files on your Surface. Note: As an alternative to these apps, you may consider using an external USB drive to manually back up your files.