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Microsoft has added a first sign-in restore feature to Windows Backup for Organizations, currently in private preview. This gives users a second opportunity to restore their settings if they missed or skipped the option during the out-of-box experience (OOBE). The feature now extends to Windows 365 Cloud PC, Entra hybrid joined, and multi-user setups. Windows Backup for Organizations backs up Microsoft Store apps, Windows settings, and Start Menu pins, but does not include user documents or provide comprehensive disaster recovery. The backup task runs every eight days and is designed to help administrators quickly provision devices during migrations from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

Windows Backup adds second-chance restore at sign-in