Microsoft's Windows 11 Backup App: No Removal Allowed, But Workaround Coming
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WindowsLatest
Microsoft has stated that it will not allow users to remove the Windows Backup app in Windows 11, considering it a system component. However, the app will be hidden on unsupported systems, particularly on enterprise or LTSC machines. The app, which requires a Microsoft account or OneDrive sign-in, can create a full system backup but has faced criticism for being installed in environments where it doesn't work. While businesses using Azure Active Directory or Group Policy blocked Microsoft accounts won't be able to use the app, it will still remain in the operating system. A trick involving removing the Windows Experience Pack can uninstall the app, but it will also disable other features. Microsoft plans to hide the app in the Start Menu and other areas on unsupported systems in a future update.