How I used CloneZilla to fully back up my PC in case disaster strikes (and it's free) ...

Learn how to back up your computer automatically with Windows, OneDrive, and third-party tools while keeping data secure, organized, and easy to restore.

If used properly, new features built into Windows 11 offer safe, nearly complete backup, restore, repair, and recovery operations without third-party tools — but there are some caveats worth knowing.

If you decide to sell your Windows computer or give it to someone else, you need to wipe everything first. You might also want to clear out old data and start fresh ...