Microsoft to enable Windows settings backup by default for orgs

Microsoft is enabling the Windows settings backup and restore tool by default for enterprise devices joining or hybrid-joining Microsoft Entra, starting with Windows 11 version 26H2. This feature, previously opt-in, aims to streamline user settings backup during device resets, replacements, or upgrades. The default enablement applies only to eligible non-EU DMA-regulated devices where administrators have not explicitly configured backup policies. IT admins retain control via MDM solutions like Microsoft Intune or Group Policy to override defaults.

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