Windows 11 System Protection on by default?

Stan Kasper 1,371 Reputation points
2021-10-17T06:57:33.957+00:00

Windows 10 install system protection of C: drive was off. Windows 11 install system protection of C: now on by default. From Windows 7 to 11 this has been bouncing around from on / off by default. Why is it now on by default for Windows 11?

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  1. Reza-Ameri 16,831 Reputation points
    2021-10-17T16:36:19.4+00:00

    Windows team will change default settings based on feedbacks and design of the system.
    The System Protection will take space but in case there is failure, you may restore your system.
    Because this is new install of the Windows 11 and it might be unexpected issue, this setting is on by default.
    Note that default is the recommendation and you may change it the way you want


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  1. Lo Yuk Fai 1 Reputation point
    2022-03-06T11:35:39.487+00:00

    Is there any in-depth explanation? Just found out my setting is "off" and wonder if I should turn it on.

    IIRC it has been "on" for years, but I don't install Widows every month so.

    Cheers.

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