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Hi Ayushi Patel
Generally, system state recovery is typically designed to be performed on servers rather than desktops. However, if your desktop is running a supported version of Windows Server, it might be possible to perform a recovery, although it's not the usual practice.
The system state backup primarily includes critical system configurations, such as the registry, COM+ classes, and the active directory (if it's a domain controller). It does not include user files (like documents) or installed third-party applications by default. You would need to back up documents separately or ensure that your applications have their own backup mechanisms.
Yes, you can perform a system state recovery to a new server with different specifications. However, it's important to keep in mind that the new server must have a compatible version of the operating system and necessary configurations to support the restore process. Make sure that critical components of the system state are compatible.
You can follow these steps for restoring system state:
Open the Microsoft Azure Backup snap-in and start the recovery wizard.
Choose to recover data from the relevant vault and select System State.
Select the desired recovery point and proceed with the restoration.
After the recovery is initiated, the system state will be restored to the server.
Kindly let us know if the above helps or you need further assistance on this issue.
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