Update and Security on Windows 11: What Are the Changes?

Where is Update & Security on Windows 11?

If you open Settings on Windows 10, you can easily find a section named Update & Security. However, when you open Settings on Windows 11, you cannot find Update & Security in the pop-up window. Then, how can you update Windows and protect your system from various threats?

👉 How to run Windows Update

• Go to Start > Settings > Windows Update.
• Click Check for updates. Windows will scan for available updates. If any are found, they will start downloading automatically.

👉 How to run Windows Security

• Go to Start > Settings > Private & security > Windows Security.

• Once the app opens, you’ll see various sections to manage your device's security:

🎯Virus & Threat Protection: Run quick or full scans for malware and manage antivirus settings.

🎯Firewall & Network Protection: Manage your network's firewall settings.

🎯Account Protection: Review your sign-in methods and account security.

🎯App & Browser Control: Adjust app permissions and prevent untrusted content from running.

🎯Device Security: Monitor hardware-based security features.

🎯Device Performance & Health: Check system health and resolve issues.

How to find the backup and recovery options on Windows 11

In Windows 10, the backup and recovery options are under Update & Security. Since Windows 11 Update and Security doesn’t exist, how can you backup and restore your computer?

👉 How to run Backup and Restore (Windows 7)

• Search and open Control Panel.
• Then select Backup and Restore (Windows 7) under the System and Security field.

👉 How to run File History

• Connect an external hard drive or USB drive to your computer properly.
• Search and open File History.
• File History will automatically select the external drive connected to your computer as the backup destination. Click Turn on to enable File History.

👉 How to find Recovery options

• Go to Start > Settings > System > Recovery.
• You’ll see the following recovery options:

🎯Reset this PC: Reinstall Windows with the option to keep or remove your files.

🎯Advanced Startup: Boot into advanced options like Safe Mode or UEFI firmware settings.

🎯Go Back: Revert to a previous version of Windows if the feature is available.

🎯Fix Problems: Includes troubleshooting tools to repair boot issues.

Best free Windows 11 backup and restore software

Although the built-in tools can help you backup and restore your computer, their features are limited and Windows 11 backup failed sometimes. If you want more reliable backup and recovery solutions, try the best free backup software AOMEI Backupper Standard. It stands out for the following powerful features:

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How to create a backup in Windows 11

1. Open AOMEI Backupper and select Backup from the left panel. Choose the type of backup (e.g., System Backup, Disk Backup, or File Backup).

2. Choose the data you want to backup. If you are running system backup, the program will choose what to be backed up automatically.

3. Configure the backup destination (external drive, network location, etc.). Click Start Backup to begin.

How to restore OS or files

1. Run AOMEI Backupper and navigate to Restore > Select Task or Select Image File.

2. Select the backup task or image file you want to restore.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system, files, or disk.

Summary

If you can’t find Update and Security on Windows 11, don’t worry. This article offers the new paths to navigate to the update, security, backup and recovery options.

If Windows 11 built-in backup tools cannot meet your demands, try AOMEI Backupper Standard. It offers comprehensive backup options, including system, disk, partition and file backups, along with easy restore features. The software's intuitive interface makes it beginner-friendly. Why not give it a shot?