How to Reset Windows Backup to Default in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
31How to Reset Windows Backup to Default in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Command Prompt (three different commands):
reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsBackup /f
schtasks /delete /tn "Microsoft\Windows\WindowsBackup\AutomaticBackup" /f
schtasks /delete /tn "Microsoft\Windows\WindowsBackup\Windows Backup Monitor" /f
While you can use Backup and Restore (Windows 7) to restore any Windows 7 backups on your Windows 10 PC, you can also use it to back up and restore files on your Windows 10 PC.
Windows Backup will backup all files in the libraries, folders, and drives you choose or let Windows choose. You will have a choice to include a system image in the backup. You can also choose to have these items be backed up on a regular schedule.
If after you set up Windows Backup, you could reset Windows Backup completely back to default if wanted.
This tutorial will show you to completely reset Windows Backup back to default in Windows 10.
Although the tool has been deprecated, it continues to be available on Windows 10, and many users still use it to backup files or create full backups in case rollback is necessary after an upgrade or hardware failure.
The only caveat is that if you’re having problems with Windows Backup, or you don’t want to use it anymore, you won’t find an option to reset its settings. However, if you want to start over or disable the feature, you can complete this task with a few commands.
In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to reset the settings of the legacy Windows Backup feature to its defaults on Windows 10.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).