Learn how to back up and restore apps, settings, files, photos, and Microsoft Edge favorites and preferences on your Windows PC using Windows Backup.

This article describes how to manually back up your personal files and settings in Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. It also describes how to use the data …

Oct 14, 2025 · You can use your PC's Backup and Restore feature to help you move all your favorite files off an older Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 PC and onto a new Windows device.

Learn about the different tools to backup and restore your data, and to recover Windows in case of a system failure.

When prompted, sign in with the same Microsoft account you used to set up OneDrive on your Windows 7 PC. If you click Next all the way through Windows setup, including on the "Back up …

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn about Windows backup solutions to protect your important files and photos.

This utility creates a USB recovery media that can help you restore your Windows device to its factory settings, even if you replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive.

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn why it's important to have a backup, and how Windows Backup can help you keep your files and settings safe.

Oct 14, 2025 · File History is a handy feature in Windows that helps you protect your personal files and folders from accidental loss or damage. Think of it as a backup system that …

Microsoft account: On the new PC, sign in with a Microsoft account during setup. Make sure the account does not already contain an existing backup. How it works The transfer takes place …