Microsoft built a local PC-to-PC transfer tool for Windows 11, now it’s killing it to push OneDrive-based solution

Microsoft removed the PC-to-PC Migration feature from Windows 11, which allowed transferring files and settings between computers over Wi-Fi or LAN without the cloud. The company now recommends Windows Backup with OneDrive sync, where a free account is limited to 5 GB.

• Local transfer worked over Wi-Fi/LAN without cloud upload
• OneDrive backup limited to 5 GB on free account
• Feature was rolled out gradually and was little-known
• Local tool did not transfer passwords and apps