Microsoft Removes PC-to-PC Migration from Windows 11, Points Users to OneDrive-Based Backup
Windows 11 offered a PC-to-PC Migration feature that "moved files and settings directly between two PCs over Wi-Fi or Ethernet," reports Ghacks. But according to an updated Microsoft support page, the tool is no longer available. "Microsoft's support documentation now redirects users to Windows Backup, a tool that relies on OneDrive cloud storage instead of a direct connection between two…
Microsoft has removed the PC-to-PC Migration feature from Windows 11, sending users to a OneDrive-based backup solution. This tool, previously available on Microsoft's support page, no longer allows for direct file and setting transfer between two computers via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Instead, Microsoft now recommends Windows Backup, which utilizes cloud storage provided by OneDrive.
Users must have a personal Microsoft account to use this backup option, and it backs up supported folders like Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Videos, and Music. However, free OneDrive accounts only offer 5GB of storage, which can quickly fill up with years' worth of photos, documents, and downloads. While Windows Backup remembers installed apps, Wi-Fi networks, passwords, and some settings to expedite setup on a new device, users still need to reinstall apps and restore supported files from the cloud.
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