How to enable Windows backup in Windows 11

To enable Windows Backup in Windows 11, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Settings (Recommended)

1. Open Settings:
   Press Win + I or click Start > Settings.
2. Navigate to Backup Settings:
   • Go to Accounts > Windows Backup.
3. Enable Backup Options:
   • Remember my apps: Toggle this on to back up your installed apps and preferences.
   • Remember my preferences: Turn this on to back up settings like passwords, language preferences, and other customizations.
   • OneDrive Backup: Use Manage OneDrive backup to sync folders like Desktop, Documents, and Pictures to OneDrive.

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Method 2: Using Control Panel (File History)

1. Open Control Panel:
   • Press Win + R, type control, and hit Enter.
2. Access File History:
   • Click System and Security > File History.
3. Turn On File History:
   • Connect an external drive or network location.
   • Click Turn on to start automatic file backups.

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Method 3: Backup and Restore (Windows 7)

1. Open Control Panel:
   • Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore (Windows 7).
2. Set Up Backup:
   • Click Set up backup and follow the prompts to configure a backup to an external drive.