How to configure windows backup and recovery on the Microsoft Intune HTMD blog

In this article, we will explore how to configure Windows backup and restore use Microsoft Intune. I have previously written detailed guidelines about possible Windows backup Through intune Configuration profile. Now, let’s look closer to how to set Windows backup and restore intune.

Microsoft has been introduced Windows Backup and Restore (Pratinamai) In intune to simplify the process of protecting and restoring user data, applications, and settings of devices in Windows 11. This feature is designed to provide a smooth experience for end users and admins by automatically reserving main items such as files, application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and personalization settings to Cloud. When users get a new device or rearrange existing, the recovery process allows them to return to the close and productive environment.

In Intune, the admin can configure Windows backup and restore policies To manage the workings of reserves and recovery throughout their organization. This policy determines whether the user can restore applications, settings, and data when preparing a new or indicated PC. By integrated with Azure AD and Microsoft’s account service, Intune ensures that the content that is reserved safely is related to user identity. This centralized approach reduces complexity while ensuring compliance with company data protection requirements.

For end users, the preview feature brings modern and intuitive Return experience. When they enter the new one Windows 11 Devices During the settings, they are presented with options to restore their applications and settings from previous device reserves. This minimizes downtime, reduces support calls, and increases overall productivity. For IT admins, the ability to enforce and monitor backup compliance in Intune provides guarantees that critical business data is protected while the organization prepares for the general availability of this feature.

Activate Windows backup using the intune configuration

To activate Windows backups using Microsoft intune configuration profileRead my detailed article below. At present, this feature is generally available.

Configure Windows backup and return it in Intune

To activate Windows backup and restore (preview) use Microsoft IntuneFollow these steps. First, enter Microsoft Intune Admin Center with your credential administrator.

• Navigate to Device > Onboarding device > Registration > WindowS> Click Windows Backup and Restore (Pratinamai)

We will now access Windows Backup and Restore (Pratinamai) page. This feature is assigned to All users. Click on Show recovery page tug-of-down menu and set it to OnThen save the configuration. This option determines whether the user sees the page where they can choose to recover from the first backup they start their device.

Notes: This feature is not available for Cloud Government Community or Department of Defense (DOD). Learn more about restoring backups

Monitor the Windows backup function and return it

Now we can inspect Is the backup option and recovery of Windows configured function properly on the device. After preparing this option, the scheduled task will only be made once a backup eight daysas shown in the image below. In addition, there is a recovery task available, and the status of the two tasks is displayed as Ready. To find the scheduled task, follow the steps below.

• Navigate to Task schedule > Task schedule library > Microsoft > Windows > Cloudrestore

End user’s oobe experience

After the reserve is finished successfully and Windows Restore Configuration is activated, next time you pass Experience Out-of-Box (Oobe) After successfully authentrating the user account that makes a backup, you will see the option to select the PC you want to return. You can too Continue with available backups or select options for Regulated as a new PC. This confirms that our configuration functions as expected!

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Vaishnav K. Has 12 years of experience in SCCM, intune, modern device management, and automation solutions. He wrote and shared knowledge about Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, Azure, Entra, Powershell Scripting, and Automatic. View his profile on LinkedIn.