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Microsoft Windows Backup for Organizations reaches general availability

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Microsoft moved Windows Backup for Organizations to general availability, giving enterprise IT teams a built-in way to preserve Windows settings, preferences, and Microsoft Store apps for faster device transitions and recovery. The opt-in feature is enabled by administrators on Entra joined devices after the September 2025 Windows Monthly Cumulative Update. The release supports Windows 10 to Windows 11 migrations and helps maintain business continuity with secure backup and restore.

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  1. 09.10.2025 17:56 2 articles · 9mo ago

    Windows Backup for Organizations reaches general availability

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    Microsoft moved Windows Backup for Organizations to general availability as an opt-in enterprise backup service that is turned off by default. The feature can back up Windows settings, preferences, and Microsoft Store-installed apps on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, then restore them on Windows 11 PCs during device setup. The service was first announced in November 2024, was available in public preview since May 2025, becomes available on Entra joined devices after the September 2025 Windows Monthly Cumulative Update when an IT administrator enables backup and restore policy settings, and stores backed-up data in the Exchange Online cloud in the tenant-selected Country/Region.

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