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The new Windows Backup tool will back up specific folders, apps, settings, and credentials to the cloud. You can then restore all those items to the same PC or a new computer.

With Control Panel in icon view, select Backup and Restore (Windows 7). Yes, it still says Windows 7, but this feature works just fine in Windows 10 and 11. (Credit: PCMag / Microsoft) ...

To restore your phone from the backup, click Restore Backup ... Return to the home screen and tap the Storage icon to see how much space has been used for the backups. You can then choose among ...

Alternatively, open Control Panel in icon view and click the applet for ... For example, it won’t back up and restore traditional desktop apps, such as Microsoft 365, so make sure you have ...

If you rely on Google Maps Timeline for travel history, then here is the right time to double-check your backup settings ...

CrashPlan is an automatic, tamper-proof backup solution designed to backup laptop and desktop data and allow users to restore data from different points in time and from any computer. Drexel offers ...

You can use the Microsoft account to keep your backup as your recovery account. An exclamation point icon or a red dot will appear on your screen if a sign-in is required to complete the restore.