Enable Windows Restore
- Policy ID
- EnableWindowsRestore
- Scope
- Computer Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Windows 11 Version 24H2
- Source
- Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
- Category
- Windows Components › Sync your settings
Description
This policy setting allows administrators to configure and manage Windows settings restore for their organization.
If you enable this policy setting, Windows settings restore will be enabled.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows settings restore will be disabled.
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsBackupAndRestore\NodeValues View registry values
- EnableWindowsRestoreREG_DWORD