Addressed PM review inputs

Author: AbhishekMallick-MS

articles/backup/backup-azure-manage-vms.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Manage and monitor Azure VM backups
 description: Learn how to manage and monitor Azure VM backups by using the Azure Backup service.
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 09/11/2024
+ms.date: 08/13/2025
 ms.service: azure-backup
 author: jyothisuri
 ms.author: jsuri
@@ -194,11 +194,11 @@ To protect your data, Azure Backup includes the soft delete feature. With soft d
 * These backup items remain active in the system adhering to the backup and retention policy set by the user. The backed-up data for these Azure VMs will be retained according to the retention policy. The expired recovery points (except the most recent recovery point) are cleaned according to the retention range set in the backup policy.
 * To avoid any additional cost, we recommend deleting the backup items where the primary data source no longer exists. This is in a scenario where the backup item/data for the deleted resources is no longer required, since the most recent recovery point is retained forever and you're charged according to the applicable backup pricing.
 
-## Uninstall and re-install the VMSnapshot extension on Windows operating system
+## Re-install the VMSnapshot backup extension for Azure VM protection
 
-If you 're experiencing Azure VM backup or extension failure issues, uninstall and reinstall the `VMSnapshot` extension on a Windows VM. This extension is responsible for enabling application-consistent snapshots during backup operations. Since it’s a hidden extension, the process involves manually cleaning up registry entries and plugin folders, followed by restarting the Azure Guest Agent. After the registry is cleaned, the extension automatically reinstalls during the next backup job.
+VMSnapshot backup extension enables application-consistent snapshots during backup operations. You can uninstall and reinstall the `VMSnapshot` extension on a Windows VM. Since it’s a hidden extension, the process involves manually cleaning up registry entries and plugin folders, followed by restarting the Azure Guest Agent. After the registry is cleaned, the extension automatically reinstalls during the next backup job.
 
-To uninstall and re-install the VMSnapshot extension on Windows operating system for the backup operation, follow these steps:
+To re-install the VMSnapshot extension on Windows operating system for the backup operation, follow these steps:
 
 1. Uninstall the `VMSnapshot` extension by running the following cmdlet:
 

articles/backup/backup-azure-vms-troubleshoot.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Troubleshoot backup errors with Azure VMs
 description: In this article, learn how to troubleshoot errors encountered with backup and restore of Azure virtual machines.
 ms.reviewer: srinathv
 ms.topic: troubleshooting
-ms.date: 06/19/2025
+ms.date: 08/13/2025
 ms.service: azure-backup
 author: jyothisuri
 ms.author: jsuri
@@ -263,6 +263,8 @@ The Backup operation failed due to inconsistent state of Backup Extension. To re
 * After deleting backup extension, retry the backup operation
 * The subsequent backup operation will install the new extension in the desired state
 
+Learn more how to [reinstall the VMSnapshot backup extension on Windows VM](backup-azure-manage-vms.md#re-install-the-vmsnapshot-backup-extension-for-azure-vm-protection).
+
 ### ExtensionFailedSnapshotLimitReachedError - Snapshot operation failed as snapshot limit is exceeded for some of the disks attached
 
 Error code: ExtensionFailedSnapshotLimitReachedError  <br/>