How to Move Files to a New PC After Windows Dropped a Tool
If you are setting up a new computer, you may want to move files to a new PC without fuss. Until recently, Windows 11 had a built-in way to do that over your home network. Microsoft has now retired it, and the replacement works differently. Here is what changed and the options you still have. What Microsoft Removed Windows 11 included a feature called PC-to-PC Migration. During setup of a new computer, it could copy files and settings straight from your old PC to the new one, without the cloud in between. Microsoft's own release notes for the September 22, 2026 preview update (KB5124010) say: "PC-to-PC Migration is no longer available." The same removal appears in the October 13, 2026 security update (KB5127648), which reaches everyone on supported Windows 11 versions. Microsoft points people to Windows Backup instead. Microsoft has not said why it removed the tool, according to news coverage. Because the rollout was gradual, you may notice the change on a different ...