By Rabia Noureen
Publication Date: 2026-10-01 16:31:00
Key Takeaways:
- Windows settings backup will be enabled by default on eligible Windows 11 version 26H2 devices.
- This feature helps preserve user settings and Microsoft Store app lists for recovery, replacement, and reimage scenarios.
- Administrators retain control over restore functionality and existing Intune, Group Policy, and MDM configurations remain unchanged.
Microsoft is changing how Windows device recovery works in enterprise environments by enabling Windows settings backup by default on eligible Windows 11 version 26H2 devices. This feature, which was previously known as Windows Backup for Organizations, automatically saves users’ Windows settings and Microsoft Store app lists. This makes it easier to restore a familiar experience after a device reset, replacement, or reimage.
Microsoft positions this change as a new “resilience baseline” designed to reduce disruption when devices need…