On Windows 11, PowerToys is an additional app you can install to improve the experience further with different tools to make you a little more productive. However, if you spend a lot of time customizing the features, such as creating zones for managing windows with FancyZones, it could be frustrating to lose your settings. Because of this and other reasons, the app now includes an option to create a backup of your settings. Also, if you save the backup file to OneDrive, you can restore the settings on another computer to keep your settings synced across devices. This guide will teach you how to create a backup of your PowerToys settings on Windows 11 (or 10).
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Backup PowerToys settings on Windows 11
To backup the PowerToys settings on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the settings and custom configurations will be backed up in the specified location. In the “Backup information” section, you’ll find the details, such as when was the last backup created, machine source, file name, and more.
If you need to restore the settings, you only need to click the Restore button. If you want to replace the settings on another computer, change the other computer’s default backup location to match the OneDrive folder from the original backup, and then restart PowerToys. Finally, open the backup settings and click the Restore button.
Backup PowerToys settings manually on Windows 11
Alternatively, you can create a manual backup or copy the settings to another computer by copying the settings files. To create a manual backup of the PowerToys settings, use these steps: After you complete the steps, you can close the PowerToys app and replace the “PowerToys” folder in the “Microsoft” folder to restore the settings, or you can replace the folder on another computer to copy the settings.
If you only need to restore a single feature, such as FancyZones, you can replace only these settings from inside the “PowerToys” folder. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
