How To Disable Backup Data Files In Windows 7

Windows 7 has the ability to backup user and system data files. This setting is enabled by default in Windows 7, so if you don’t need the backup and restore function, and don’t want others who use your computer to back up data, then go through the following simple steps to disable this setting.

Launch the Local Group Policy Editor to change the settings, click Start, type gpedit.msc and press Enter, it will be loaded.

Local Group Policy Editor

Now in the left side pane, navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components >Backup >Client.

grouppolciyClient

Locate the Turn off the ability to back up data files option in the right side main window, right-click it and choose the Edit option.

turn off data backup

Here Choose the Enable option and click the Apply button.

Disable Data backup

Now users will not be able to backup any data. Enjoy!

  • gaweiner

    any way to do this in home premium