Microsoft has made Windows settings backup and restore a default feature for enterprise devices running Windows 11 version 26H2 that are connected to Microsoft Entra. The backup tool preserves user Windows settings and Microsoft Store applications when devices are reset, replaced, upgraded, or reimaged. Originally introduced as an optional feature two years ago, the tool progressed through public preview in May 2025 and became generally available in August 2025 before being activated by default following the September 29 release of Windows 11 26H2.
The automatic activation applies only to devices in non-EU Digital Markets Act regions that do not have existing backup policy configurations. Microsoft stated that administrators retain complete control over the feature through mobile device management solutions and can disable it using Microsoft Intune or Group Policy. The restore functionality remains disabled by default and requires explicit administrator configuration, while existing policy settings take precedence over the new default behavior.
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