Microsoft has enabled Windows settings backup and restore by default on enterprise devices. According to BleepingComputer, the feature is now active on all Microsoft Entra-joined and Microsoft Entra hybrid-joined systems that have been upgraded to Windows 11 26H2.
The change means organizations running those configurations will have their Windows settings backed up automatically as part of the upgrade process. No explicit administrator action is required to start the backup, since the feature is turned on by default.
The announcement is relevant for security and privacy teams because it moves settings data into the cloud by default. The source does not mention any opt-out or administrative control, so organizations may need to check how the feature behaves in their environment.