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Jakarimom
Brass Contributor
May 22, 2026

How do I transfer everything from Windows 10 to a new Windows 11 PC

Just picked up a new PC that comes with Windows 11 and need to move everything over from the old Windows 10 machine — files, settings, installed apps, browser bookmarks, and anything else that can be...
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EmmettBrooks
Iron Contributor
May 22, 2026

Google Drive is a cloud-based solution you can use to transfer windows 10 to windows 11 on new computer, by uploading files from your old PC and downloading them on your new device.

How to Transfer Windows 10 to windows 11 on new computer

Step 1: Install the software on your old Windows 10 computer

Step 2: Upload all the files you want to keep to the software

Step 3: Install the program on your new Windows 11 computer

Step 4: Sign in with the same Google account

Finally, download the uploaded files to your new device

Pros

  • Cross-platform access
  • No physical storage device required
  • Access your files anytime, anywhere with an internet connection

Cons

  • Limited free storage (15 GB, shared with other Google services)
  • Slow transfer speeds when the internet connection is weak

Although you can use the software to transfer your content to a new computer, keep in mind that this is a cloud service—part of the Google ecosystem—that provides you with 15 GB of storage. However, you may not be able to store all your content within the software; if you’ve purchased additional storage, that’s perfectly fine.