Windows Backup is a good app, botched by execution. It offers a seamless way to restore important things like files and system settings, and, more importantly, it can remember all your apps. However, ...

The worst-case scenario has befallen even the most careful computer user: a coffee mug spills on your laptop or an update wipes all your files and photos. Despite your best effort, accidents happen.

The new Windows Backup app and the restore process attached to fresh Windows 11 big fall updates confirms feelings I’ve held for a long time: I just can’t stand Microsoft’s approach toward backing up ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. If you’ve ever accidentally deleted or overwritten an important file, spilled a cup of coffee on your computer, or had a ...

Losing important computer data can be a nightmare. Whether due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, software corruption, or theft, data loss can disrupt your work and personal life. Regularly ...

Synology has this week released its new C2 Backup offering a Windows cloud backup solution to protect all your home and office devices from one portal. Using the new Synology C2 Backup For Individuals ...

If used properly, new features built into Windows 11 offer safe, nearly complete backup, restore, repair, and recovery operations without third-party tools — but there are some caveats worth knowing.

Microsoft announced this week the general availability of Windows Backup for Organizations, a new enterprise-grade backup tool that helps simplify backups and makes the transition to Windows 11 easier ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Point-in-time restore brings Windows back to a previous state.Cloud rebuild reinstalls Windows from the cloud.Both will be accessible through Microsoft Intune in early 2026. Have ...