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Allow only system backup

This policy setting allows you to manage whether backups of only system volumes is allowed or both OS and data volumes can be backed up. If you enable this policy setting, machine administrator/backup operator can backup only volumes hosting OS components and no data only volumes can be backed up.If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, backups can include both system or data volumes.

Policy Details

Policy Name
AllowOnlySystemBackup
Registry Key
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Backup\Server
Value Name
OnlySystemBackup
Supported On
At least Windows Server 2008
Policy State Values
Enabled: 1
Disabled: 0
Available Languages
en-us