PowerShell recovery scripts using WBAdmin no longer work in Windows 11, but VHDX mounting offers a manual workaround for restoring files. I recently wrote an article in which I walked you through the ...

Windows 11 now enables OneDrive Backup by default. This moves common folders to the OneDrive folder, creating confusion among users. The backup option is provided, but it should be treated with ...

Everyone knows how important it is to back up their data. That said, many people still don’t back up their data regularly, and there are several reasons for it. Some users assume that their data is ...

A PowerShell script using WBAdmin can create full system backups of Windows 11, offering a simple, scriptable alternative for advanced users. Over the last couple of years, I have written a few blog ...

Windows Backup and Restore is a built-in tool in Windows 11/10 computers that allows users to back up their hard drive partitions as disk image files. The time this tool takes to create a backup image ...

I had a near-miss with my work laptop this week. It was freezing mid-boot. This is potentially disastrous as I'm a contractor so the laptop is entirely my own responsibility. Every day it is broken is ...

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update under KB5064080 and build 22621.5840. This is an optional update that brings the new Backup app for everyone and more. Today Microsoft has released the ...

Windows 11 is full of powerful features and useful tweaks. Take a tour of these off-the-beaten-path options to customize, optimize, and secure your PC.

File syncing and storage services, also known as cloud storage services, offer major convenience. They let you back up and access your data—documents, photos, video, and other file types—on any ...

Microsoft is pushing its cloud services more strongly in the latest Windows 11 update. Many users are already feeling its impact. In version 25H2, OneDrive Backup turns on automatically when you sign ...