what is easy transfer

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What is Easy Transfer?Easy Transfer is a tool provided by Microsoft designed to help users easily transfer files, user accounts, settings, and programs from an old computer to a new one when upgrading or replacing a computer. Although the Easy Transfer feature was introduced in Windows 7, in Windows 8 and later, the tool has been replaced by other migration solutions, such as the backup and recovery tools that come with Windows.

Regarding transfer cables, do you mean physical cables? I don't quite understand, but if I'm wrong, you can upload some detailed instructions in

If you want to transfer win10 files to win11 by using the included backup and recovery tool, you can try the following methods

Step 1: Create a backup on Windows 10

  1. Open Control Panel:

     Type “Control Panel” in the search box on the taskbar and open it.

  2. Go to Backup and Restore:

     In Control Panel, find and click “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)” (this feature is still available in Windows 10).

  3. Setup Backup:

     Click “Setup Backup” and the system will detect available backup locations (such as external hard disk or network location).

     Select your backup location and click “Next”.

  4. Select what to back up:

     You can select “Let Windows choose (recommended)” or “Choose your own”, and then click “Next”.

     If you choose “Choose your own”, make sure you select the important files and folders you want to back up.

  5. Schedule a backup plan (optional):

     Select whether you want to schedule a regular backup and click “Next” to confirm. 

  6. Confirm and start the backup:

     Review the backup settings and make sure everything is correct, then click “Start Backup”.

     Wait for the backup to complete, which may take some time.

Step 2: Restore the backup to Windows 11

  1. Connect the external drive (if your backup is on an external hard disk):

     Make sure your external hard disk or backup device is connected to your Windows 11 computer.

  2. Open the Control Panel:

     In Windows 11, type “Control Panel” via the search box and open it.

  3. Go to Backup and Restore:

     Click “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)”.

  4. Restore your backup:

     Click “Restore my files” or “Restore all users' files”.

     Follow the wizard's prompts to select the files or folders to restore.

     Select the restore location, you can choose to restore the files to the original location or another location.

  5. Confirm the recovery:

     Click “Recover” to start the recovery process and wait for the system to complete file recovery.

Looking forward to your feedback again anytime!

Kirito|Microsoft Community Support Specialist

That's very old technology that is not supported on Windows 10 or Windows 11.

Can i use a Belkin Easy Transfer cable to transfer my files from win10 to win 11 ?