Windows 11 Backup tool forces OneDrive-only and blocks external drive backups

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Windows 11's Windows Backup only permits backing up to OneDrive, forcing users to the legacy Windows 7 'Backup and Restore' tool to target an external drive.

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/g/109558434 ↗ live · archive frustrated developing 15 replies Windows 11's Windows Backup only permits backing up to OneDrive, forcing users to the legacy Windows 7 'Backup and Restore' tool to target an external drive.

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