These days, your computer contains your life, from family photos to work documents. So, when you move to Windows 11, you will naturally want to take all your personal and professional files with you.

However, moving lots of files securely to your new Windows 11 computer isn't straightforward, and you risk losing or damaging them when you transfer them to the new machine.

So does that mean you can't buy a new Windows 11 PC? No, not at all.

If you're a Microsoft user, you can enjoy the rich Windows 11 graphical interface with all your personal data intact. Here, you have three promising options to transfer your files to Windows 11:

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Solution Step-by-Step Troubleshooting
1. Use a third-party software to transfer files Step 1. Open Todo PCTrans on both computers. Choose "PC to PC"...Full Steps
2. Use cloud software to transfer files Sign in to your Google Drive account through the web browser on your old computer...Full Steps
3. Use an external storage device to transfer files Connect the USB drive to your old computer...Full Steps

All three methods above can easily transfer your files from Windows 10 to Windows 11. But if you're wondering which method is best, read on as we compare all three.

How to transfer files to Windows 11 using third-party software

To transfer your files quickly, securely, and easily to your new Windows 11 computer, get the Data Transfer Software. This tool lets you move various types of files conveniently to your new device.

Additionally, you can also find many great data transfer software online. But if you're looking for a free, secure, and highly compatible Windows data transfer software, Todo PCTrans is your go-to tool.

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This free software provides a quick and secure way to migrate all your files, programs, and system settings smoothly to the new Windows 11. Todo PCTrans also helps you:

Transfer Everything

This tool lets you move applications, settings, files, and even user profiles from one computer to another. It supports all major programs and file formats, including MS Office, Photoshop, Dropbox, and more.

Compatible with all versions of Windows

Todo PCTrans is compatible with all versions of Windows, including Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and even earlier ones. In contrast, Windows' default Easy Transfer can't transfer files to Windows 10 or 11.

Fast and automated

With the new Windows 11 PC, you would simply install the Todo PCTrans software, connect to the old machine, and with one click, all your files would migrate automatically.

Three Incredible Ways to Send Data

This tool offers three impressive data transfer modes: Network Connection, Local Transfer, and Image File. You can use any of these modes to transfer your files to your Windows 11 computer as per your convenience.

Restore data capacity

If your hardware fails or your old Windows 10 computer won't start up, you can still use this tool to recover your data and transfer it to your new computer.

The steps to transfer files using the Todo PCTrans tool are as follows: 1. **下载并安装Todo PCTrans**: 首先,访问Todo PCTrans的官方网站或可信的软件下载平台,下载适用于您操作系统的版本。然后,按照安装向导的指示完成安装。 2. **启动程序**: 安装完成后,双击桌面快捷方式或者在开始菜单中找到Todo PCTrans并打开它。 3. **选择传输模式**: 在主界面上,你会看到两个选项 - "电脑到电脑" 或 "文件到电脑"。根据你的需求选择相应的模式。如果你需要在两台电脑之间转移文件和设置,选择"电脑到电脑";如果你只是想单独转移文件,选择"文件到电脑"。 4. **源电脑设置**: 选择“电脑到电脑”模式后,你需要指定源电脑(你想要转移文件的电脑)并点击"源"按钮。如果是"文件到电脑"模式,直接选择你存放文件的位置。 5. **目标电脑设置**: 接着,指定目标电脑(你想要接收文件的电脑)并点击"目标"按钮。如果在"文件到电脑"模式下,选择你希望文件保存的位置。 6. **选择要转移的文件和设置**: 在源电脑的文件列表中,勾选你想要转移的文件和应用程序。你可以通过浏览文件夹来查找特定的文件。 7. **开始传输**: 确认所有选定的项目后,点击"开始转移"按钮。传输过程可能需要一些时间,取决于文件的数量和大小。 8. **监控进度和完成**: 在传输过程中,Todo PCTrans会显示进度条。请确保在传输过程中两台电脑都保持连接,并不要关闭程序。一旦完成,你可以在目标电脑上查看和使用已转移的文件。 9. **安全删除源文件(可选)**: 如果你不再需要源电脑上的文件,Todo PCTrans通常提供一个选项来安全删除已转移的文件。请谨慎操作,因为这将永久删除文件。 请注意,这些步骤可能会因Todo PCTrans的更新或不同版本而略有不同,但基本流程是相似的。在进行任何重要数据的传输之前,记得备份以防止意外丢失。

With Todo PCTrans, transferring files is easy – just follow these simple steps:

Step 1. Launch Todo PCTrans on both computers. Select "PC to PC" and proceed.

Transfer files from PC to PC - Step 1

Step 2. Make sure you have selected the correct transfer direction.

"New" - Transfer data from an old computer to the current new one.

"Old" - Transfer data from your current old computer to a new one remotely.

Step 3: Enter the password or authentication code of the target computer to connect the two computers via the network. Make sure you have selected the correct transfer direction, then click "Connect" to proceed.

The captcha is located on the upper right corner of the main "Computer to Computer" tab on the controller.

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Step 4: Next, click on “Files” to select the files you want to transfer. You can choose specific files as needed. Additionally, you can click on the edit icon to customize the storage path for your transferred data.

Transfer Files from PC to PC - Step 1

Click “Transfer” to begin transferring files from your computer to the other computer. The time this takes will depend on the file size, so be patient.

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How to Transfer Files to Windows 11 Using Cloud Software

Aside from data transfer software, you can also use cloud storage services to move your files from your old computer to Windows 11. For this method, you'll need to create a cloud storage account on platforms like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, or any other similar service.

There is only one small catch – if you have a lot of files, you may need to purchase additional cloud storage, which can be expensive. For example, Google Drive costs around $9.99 per month, while OneDrive costs $12.50.

The steps for transferring files using cloud storage are as follows: 1. **创建账户**: 首先,你需要在提供云存储服务的平台(如Google Drive, Dropbox, AWS S3等)上创建一个账户。 2. **安装客户端或应用**: 许多云存储服务提供桌面应用或移动应用。下载并安装到你的设备上。 3. **登录账户**: 使用你的用户名和密码登录应用或网站。 4. **上传文件**: 在应用或网站的界面中,找到并点击"上传"按钮,然后选择你要上传的文件或整个文件夹。 5. **等待上传完成**: 上传时间取决于文件大小和你的网络速度。确保你的设备在整个过程中保持连接到互联网。 6. **共享文件**: 如果需要,你可以生成链接或设置权限,与他人共享你上传的文件。 7. **下载文件**: 要从云存储下载文件,只需找到你想要的文件,点击"下载"按钮。 8. **同步文件**: 如果你启用了文件同步功能,那么在任何设备上对文件的更改都会自动更新到所有其他设备。 9. **备份和恢复**: 许多云存储服务还提供了定期备份和数据恢复功能,以防你的设备出现问题。 以上步骤基于一般的云存储服务流程,具体操作可能会因不同的服务提供商而略有不同。

The steps for backing up and transferring files differ for each cloud storage service. Here's how to do it with Google Drive:

    Sign in to your Google Drive account from a web browser or the app on your old computer.

Logo for entering Google Drive

    Create a new folder in your Google Drive account. Right-click on the file you want to transfer and move it to Google Drive. You can also upload the file directly to your Google Drive.

Select the files to transfer to your new computer with Google Drive

    5. Now, just sign in to your Google Drive account on your new Windows 11 computer and save the folder to its new location.

How to Transfer Files to Windows 11 Using an External Storage Device In the Windows 11 operating system, you can easily transfer files using various external storage devices, such as USB flash drives, external hard drives, or SD cards. Here's a step-by-step guide: 1. **Connect the external device:** Plug your external storage device (like a USB flash drive) into one of your computer's USB ports. For an external hard drive, you may need to connect it via a USB cable. 2. **Wait for recognition:** Wait a few seconds for Windows 11 to recognize and install any necessary drivers. This process usually happens automatically. 3. **Open File Explorer:** Click on the folder icon on the taskbar (usually located at the bottom-left corner of the screen), or press the `Win + E` key combination to open "File Explorer." 4. **Browse the external device:** In the left-hand pane of File Explorer, you'll see "This PC" or "Quick Access." Locate and click on your external device's name, such as "USB Drive F:" or "Seagate Backup Plus." 5. **Copy or move files:** Navigate to the source location where your files to be transferred are stored. Select the files and folders you want to move or copy, then press `Ctrl+C` to copy or `Shift+Delete` to cut. Return to the window of the external device, find the appropriate location, and press `Ctrl+V` to paste the files or `Enter` to move them. 6. **Confirm the transfer:** Verify that the files have been successfully copied or moved to the external device by checking their properties or locating them in the target destination. 7. **Safely eject the device:** After the file transfer is complete, make sure to disconnect the device properly. Right-click the external device icon in the taskbar notification area, choose "Safely Remove Hardware," and then click the "Eject" button to ensure data integrity. 8. **Disconnect the device:** Physically disconnect the external device from your computer after confirming it has been safely ejected. Please note that transfer times may vary depending on your device and the size of your files. If dealing with large files or slow speeds, allow the process to complete without interruption.

If you're not comfortable using software to transfer your files from the old computer to the new one, you can use an external storage device. You can save all of your system files onto an external storage device like a CD, USB drive, or hard drive.

But that can be expensive, because a 64-gigabyte thumb drive costs around $100. So, if you do not need to transfer large files, you can use an external storage device for your data.

Steps for transferring files using an external storage device:

You can use any external storage device to transfer your files from the old computer to Windows 11. For reference, we're using a flash drive.

    Plug the flash drive into your old computer. Open the Start menu, then File Explorer, then This PC.

Find the USB flash drive in File Explorer

    • Double-click your flash drive's name under “Devices and Drives.” Make sure you have enough space on your flash drive to store the files.
    • Navigate to the file(s) or folder(s) you want to transfer, then select them.
    • Click the “Move to” button, then select your flash drive's name to move the files over.

Select the files and move them to the USB drive to transfer them to your new computer. Select files and move to USB drive for file transferring to new pc

    • After the transfer is complete, unplug it from the old computer and insert it into the new one. • Simply open the flash drive and copy and paste everything to its new location.

Which approach is best?

So, now you know how to transfer files to your Windows 11 computer using software, cloud services, and external storage devices. By now, you should have a general idea of each method. However, for an easy choice, also check the brief comparison table below:

Comparison Item Data Transfer Software Cloud Storage External Storage Devices
Security Highly secure, especially Todo PCTrans Dependent on the security of the cloud service provider Susceptible to physical damage
File Sharing Method One-click easy transfer Automatic file synchronization Manual copy and paste
Cost Economical, even free Ongoing fees One-time fee
Flexibility Access anytime, anywhere Access anytime, anywhere Carry with you
Real-time Collaboration Yes Yes No
Transfer Size Suitable for large amounts of data Medium-sized data Medium-sized data
Speed Fast Dependent on data size Fast
Scalability Yes Yes No

The Best Ways to Transfer Files to Windows 11

A deep dive and step-by-step usage clearly indicate that data transfer software is the best option for moving Windows files. This method is secure, scalable, and highly advanced, enabling you to迁移您的文件和程序到Windows 11.

Most importantly, data transfer software like Todo PCTrans is available for free with millions of powerful features. So download the right software now to transfer your data with ease.

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