Below is walk-through of how to use a free program to backup your data. It is not the only step, but it’s a good place to start. It is what you set up before a problem occurs with your data so you can get back to how things were asap. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select Clear stored settings.A data disaster recovery plan is more than a data backup. After this is done, you'll need to remove it from your account. To stop syncing your settings and remove them from the cloud, turn off synced settings on all the devices connected to your Microsoft account. For a complete list of settings that Windows can sync, see Windows 10 roaming settings reference. If you turn on Other Windows settings, Windows also syncs some device settings (for things like printers and mouse options), File Explorer settings, and notification preferences. Ĭhoose from settings such as language preferences, passwords, and color themes. To find Sync settings, select Start, then select Settings > Accounts > Sync your settings. For more info about how Azure Active Directory and Enterprise State Roaming work to synchronize user and app settings to the cloud, see Enterprise State Roaming overview. Note: You can also sync your settings for a work or school account if it’s allowed by your organization. If you turn on Other Windows settings, Windows also syncs some device settings (for things like printers and mouse options), File Explorer settings, and notification preferences. You can back up preferences including accessibility passwords, language, and other Windows settings. Windows will remember the apps you have installed and help you restore them from Microsoft Store on your new devices. This setting is not available for work or school accounts, and Windows does not remember your apps for work or school accounts.

Turn on OneDrive folder syncing to start backing up your files and folders right from Settings. This setting is not available for work or school accounts.

To turn on Windows backup and choose your backup settings, select Start > Settings > Accounts > Windows backup. When Windows backup is turned on, Windows backs up the settings you choose across all your Windows 11 devices that you've signed in to with your Microsoft account.

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