If you arent using the cloud, you need to manually copy the files over using an external drive and will need to set everything up yourself.
How do I transfer information from my old PC to a new without using the cloud?
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Jonathan Larson
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Following the instructions for using Windows Backup, my brand new PC does not offer an option to enter the name of the old PC.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
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Doreen F-V 0 Reputation points2026-05-01T19:45:04.2566667+00:00 Thank you. Had to go the external hard drive route. Am very much a novice at these things, so appreciate the advice.
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