Microsoft enables Windows Backup by default in Windows 11 26H2 outside the EU, requiring manual opt-out
Microsoft is enabling Windows Backup for Organizations by default in Windows 11 26H2 for all regions except the EU, where data privacy regulations require opt-in consent. The service, now called "Windows settings backup and restore," backs up device settings and a list of installed Microsoft Store apps to enable restoration on new devices. Businesses outside the EU with sovereignty and privacy concerns must manually opt out if they don't want their settings data shipped off-device.
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Microsoft is enabling Windows Backup for Organizations by default in Windows 11 26H2 everywhere except the EU
businesses elsewhere with sovereignty and privacy concerns will be forced opt out instead
Imagine a lost laptop, a hardware refresh, or an unexpected reset. These are some of the moments when your us
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