About this tag
The app backup tag on WindowsForum.com covers using the Windows Package Manager (winget) to export and reinstall your installed application list on Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 1809 or later. Discussions focus on creating a JSON backup of recognized apps, saving it for after a PC reset, and batch reinstalling. The tag clarifies that this method restores the app list only, not documents, settings, sign-ins, licenses, activation, browser profiles, or game saves. It is useful for users planning system resets or new PC setups who want to streamline app restoration.
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    Back Up Your Installed App List with winget and Reinstall It After a PC Reset

    WinGet can export the installed applications it recognizes to a JSON file, which you can save somewhere that survives a PC reset and later import to reinstall those apps in a batch. This guide applies to Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 1809 (build 17763) or later, where the Windows Package...