OneDrive Backup just got a massive change for the better - how it works now

Microsoft is still forcing you to back up your files to the cloud, but recent changes have made it easier to restore your local files. Too bad those changes aren't documented.

Windows Backup adds second-chance restore at sign-in

Microsoft has quietly tweaked Windows Backup for Organizations to include restore at first sign-in.
XDA Developers on MSN

This open-source tool fixes one of Windows’ biggest backup problems

An open-source tool called Home Backup & Restore aims to replace Windows File History with a smarter, Time Machine–like ...

Why Windows 11 Enables OneDrive Backup by Default and How to Turn It Off

In the latest update, Microsoft has made OneDrive a default part of the Windows 11 setup, prompting users to manually turn it ...
Techzine Europe

Microsoft expands Windows Backup with first sign-in restore

Microsoft is expanding Windows Backup for Organizations with a first sign-in restore experience. Starting early 2026, Windows ...

Microsoft expands Windows backup to include restore at first sign-in

A new feature set to be released by Microsoft will add new options for administrators with Windows Backup for Organizations ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 Keeps Asking Users to Back Up Their PCs With OneDrive

Microsoft rolled out a new Windows 11 feature that displays a bold "BACK UP YOUR PC" alert in Settings. It pops up as a yellow warning banner urging users to back up their data, mainly through ...