Winsage
September 16, 2026
Microsoft has discontinued its PC-to-PC transfer tool for Windows 11, which allowed file transfers over Wi-Fi or LAN without using OneDrive. The company has shifted its focus to the Windows Backup solution that relies on OneDrive for file storage. Users must now restore backups linked to their Microsoft accounts and retrieve synced files via OneDrive, which has a 5GB storage limit for free accounts. The PC-to-PC transfer tool, tested in July 2025, enabled users to transfer documents, photos, videos, and user settings locally, but did not support the transfer of saved passwords, credentials, or installed applications.