Turn on Windows backup
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OneDrive folder syncing
Turn on OneDrive folder syncing to start backing up your files and folders right from Settings. This setting is not available for work or school accounts. -
Remember my apps
Windows will remember the apps you have installed and help you restore them from Microsoft Store on your new devices. This setting is not available for work or school accounts, and Windows does not remember your apps for work or school accounts. -
Remember my preferences
You can back up preferences including accessibility passwords, language, and other Windows settings. If you turn on Other Windows settings , Windows also syncs some device settings (for things like printers and mouse options), File Explorer settings, and notification preferences. Note: The Remember my preferences settings are available for a work or school account if it’s allowed by your organization. For more info about how Azure Active Directory and Enterprise State Roaming work to synchronize user and app settings to the cloud, see Enterprise State Roaming overview .
How to stop backing up items
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Go to account.microsoft.com/devices . -
At the bottom of the page, select Clear stored settings .
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Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select Clear stored settings .