Microsoft will enable the Windows settings backup and restore tool by default on eligible Microsoft Entra-joined and Microsoft Entra hybrid-joined enterprise devices starting with Windows 11 26H2. The change applies only when admins have not already set a policy, while restore remains disabled by default and must still be explicitly configured by IT. #MicrosoftEntra #Windows11 #WindowsBackup
Keypoints
- Windows settings backup will be enabled by default in Windows 11 26H2.
- The change applies to eligible Microsoft Entra-joined and hybrid-joined devices.
- Admins can still override the default using Intune or Group Policy.
- Restore functionality will remain off by default and needs explicit admin setup.
- The feature was previously known as Windows Backup for Organizations and is already generally available.