Microsoft makes Windows settings backup the default in 26H2
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Summary
Microsoft's Windows 26H2 annual update makes settings backup the default, so the change may not be obvious after installation.
Key facts
- Microsoft released the Windows 26H2 annual update.
- Settings backup is now the default in Windows 26H2.
- The update is installed automatically as an annual release.
Why it matters
People who build or buy Windows systems should note that settings backup now happens by default, which may affect how configurations are stored and restored.
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- The RegisterPublication · PrimaryMicrosoft makes Windows settings backup the default in 26H2Read at The Register