How Do I Stop a Windows 11 Backup?

You can stop a Windows 11 backup in a few ways:

Stopping a Backup in Progress

1. Click the notification icon: When a backup is in progress, you'll see a notification in your taskbar. Click the notification to open the Backup settings page.
2. Click "Stop backup": On the Backup settings page, you'll see a button that says "Stop backup." Click this button to stop the current backup.

Disabling Automatic Backups

1. Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to System: Click on "System" in the left-hand menu.
3. Select Storage: Click on "Storage" in the right-hand menu.
4. Click "Backup Options": You'll see a section called "Backup Options." Click on it.
5. Turn off automatic backups: Toggle the switch next to "Back up using File History" to the "Off" position.

Disabling Specific Backups

1. Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to System: Click on "System" in the left-hand menu.
3. Select Storage: Click on "Storage" in the right-hand menu.
4. Click "Backup Options": You'll see a section called "Backup Options." Click on it.
5. Click "Manage backups": This will open a list of all your backups.
6. Select the backup you want to disable: Click on the backup you want to stop.
7. Turn off the backup: Toggle the switch next to "Back up this drive" to the "Off" position.

By following these steps, you can easily stop a Windows 11 backup, whether it's in progress or scheduled for the future. Remember that disabling backups might leave your data vulnerable to loss in case of a system failure or accidental deletion.