Since some apps configurations and customization settings are very important, they should be backed up separately. The default Windows backup does not give any option to save app settings separately. We’ll need to make use of a third-party app to backup Windows 10 app settings. This will help you migrate the settings to another PC without losing any customization. As you may already know, the files and folders containing each application’s settings and configurations are hidden well within the Operating System files. For example, Sticky Notes files are stored at the following location: Similarly, the settings for other applications, which can be well over 250, are hidden away in the deep. Manually moving these files and folders to a secure location and then restoring them can be frustrating. Therefore, we recommend the following method to backup and restore your application configurations from one PC to another or restore them after a fresh Windows installation.
Backup application settings in Windows 10
CloneApp is a free and portable application that can back up the relevant files and folders that contain the configurations and settings for the selected application(s). The CloneApp application is a lifesaver for people with specific needs from their applications. Rather than configuring each app individually, they can import the settings from their previous systems in a few clicks. It currently supports about 250 different applications and can back up an application’s files, folders, and registry entries relevant to that app. Here is how you can backup your application configuration files. You can now check that the relevant files and folders have been placed in the selected backup destination. Remember to secure the backup folder before resetting or making a fresh installation of Windows on your PC.
Restore application settings using CloneApp
Once you have re-installed the applications on your fresh Windows, you can now move the folder and the CloneApp application onto the new computer and restore the previously backed-up data.
Closing words
The CloneApp is an extraordinary application which we didn’t know we needed up until we used it. With the fast-paced universe, every second counts, especially if you want to adjust the applications’ settings on numerous computers. CloneApp saves time and the hassle of IT professionals by making it convenient to migrate configurations, and we hope that such utilities support more applications in the future. Also see:
How to Backup and Restore Printer drivers, Queues, and Ports in Windows 10How to Use File History And Backup & Restore In Windows 10How To Install, Backup and Restore Windows 10 Drivers2 Ways to Export and Import Group Policy Settings in WindowsHow To Enable/Restore Windows Photo Viewer In Windows 11/10
