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title: WindowsBackupAndRestore CSP
description: Learn more about the WindowsBackupAndRestore CSP.
ms.date: 04/30/2025
ms.topic: generated-reference
---

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# WindowsBackupAndRestore CSP

[!INCLUDE [Windows Insider tip](includes/mdm-insider-csp-note.md)]

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The following list shows the WindowsBackupAndRestore configuration service provider nodes:

- ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/WindowsBackupAndRestore
  - [EnableWindowsRestore](#enablewindowsrestore)
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## EnableWindowsRestore

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| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ✅ Device <br> ❌ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ Windows Insider Preview |
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```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/WindowsBackupAndRestore/EnableWindowsRestore
```
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Sets a policy to enable Windows Restore.
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | `bool` |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value  | false |
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**Allowed values**:

| Value | Description |
|:--|:--|
| false (Default) | Windows Restore Not Configured. |
| true | Windows Restore Enabled. |
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## Related articles

[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md)