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Source: Windows Latest Microsoft has a new tool to get you off Windows 10 and onto a Windows 11 PC
What is it?
- Purpose: To help users easily migrate (transfer) their files and settings from an old Windows 10 PC to a new Windows 11 PC.
- How: The new feature is built into the Windows Backup app and is called “Transfer information to a new PC.” It's similar to the old "Windows Easy Transfer" from the Windows 7 days.
How does it work?
- Two Options:
- OneDrive Backup: You can still use paid OneDrive to save and restore your files/settings in the cloud.
- PC to PC Transfer: The new migration tool lets you move files/settings directly between two PCs over a wired or wireless network.
- Requirements:
- Both PCs should be on the same network.
- You'll see both PC names and confirm a code on each device, similar to Bluetooth pairing, which helps pair the two machines securely.
- What you can transfer: You’ll be able to select which files and settings you want to move.
Status:
- The feature is in internal testing and visible in Windows 10 Build 19045.6029 (via preview update KB5061087 if enabled), but it's not ready for consumers yet.
- Its launch is expected soon as Windows 10 nears its end of support (October 2025).
- The Windows Backup tool and PC Health Check app will be central to this migration process.
Why is this useful?
- Ease of Migration: This tool will help users move off Windows 10 (especially on unsupported hardware) and get set up on a new Windows 11 PC with minimal hassle.
- No Subscription Required: Unlike full OneDrive backup (which requires a paid subscription for lots of data), the PC-to-PC feature is expected to be free.
Official status:
- Microsoft confirmed the migration feature in a May 2025 blog post (but hadn't originally mentioned Windows 10 compatibility).
- Full documentation and general availability are still pending, as it’s in testing.
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Source: Windows Latest Microsoft has a new tool to get you off Windows 10 and onto a Windows 11 PC
