This Upcoming Windows Tool Makes It Easier to Switch to a New PC
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Summary
Reproduction of a message from 4 August 2022 highlighting enhanced data transfer between two PCs using wireless connectivity
This facility is under test by Microsoft and offers a simpler way to migrate to a new PC
Using the existing Windows Backup app it is possible to restore files and settings from an older PC via OneDrive but there are storage limitations and it does not help with the transfer of apps, settings, and credentials
The new option to transfer files to a new PC has been spotted in the Windows Backup app
It works between two PCs connected to the same WiFi network, with one PC initiating the transfer and the second requiring a six-digit passcode
This is a more reliable method than Nearby Share, the built-in wireless transfer tool for Windows 11 and could enhance Microsoft’s shaky record for releasing new features in stable releases.
