Learn how to back up and restore apps, settings, files, photos, and Microsoft Edge favorites and preferences on your Windows PC using Windows Backup.

Learn about the different tools to backup and restore your data, and to recover Windows in case of a system failure.

Describes how to manually back up or transfer your personal files and settings on Windows-based computers as a precautionary measure.

Use OneDrive or turn on File History to automatically back up all your files. Learn how to set up an external hard drive, flash drive, or network location and start using it.

Learn how to create a OneDrive backup on your PC. Set up OneDrive PC folder backup to access, manage, stop, or fix problems with PC folder backup.

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn why it's important to have a backup, and how Windows Backup can help you keep your files and settings safe.

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn how to move files between an older Windows PC and a new Windows device using Backup and Restore.

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn how to configure File History and how to recover files and folders that have been deleted or accidentally changed.

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn about Windows backup solutions to protect your important files and photos.

Your files will be available on your new PC, and they'll also be protected in the cloud, so you can access them from anywhere, across all your devices. Here's how to move files to a new …

Select Upload, select the files you want to upload, and select Open. If you don't see Upload > Folder, create a folder, and then upload the files to that folder.