How do i restore my Windows10 data backup to my new Windows11 PC

my old PC died completely but fortunately i had a fairly recent backup created using file History but it seems that Microsoft has made no provision to use my backup to restore my files to my new Windows 11 PC.

Surely this is a serious omission since a PC dying is the primary reason for creating backups.


Anyone out there have a solution?

I read a post from December 2021 which suggested:

"1. On the new Windows 11, make sure the "File History" feature is turned off and the history is empty, and close "File History".

2. Click Start > Update & Security > Backup, under Back up using File History, click More options > Restore files from a current backup.

3. Plug in your external hard disk, then in the "File History" window, click Configure File History settings, when you can see your external hard disk in the list, select I Want To Use A Previous Backup On This File History Drive, then click to select your external hard disk, then on the list you may see the backup from your old Windows 10, select it, then click Turn on."


but my W11 PC does not have Update & Security as an option when i click start.

Hi,

try searching for "file history" in the start menu. I think this should give you the options you want.

Regards,

LightJack

No backup, no pity!

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Hi LightJack

that will be the page which says

"There isnt any history of your files, folders or libraries" when i click on restore personal files.

not terribly helpful really.

Its like as if backup isnt really a matter MS takes seriously

thanks for trying

Andrew

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How to correctly use File History to transfer data files to a new Windows 10 installation | TechRepublic The instructions are also good for going from 10 to 11. Do yourself a favor and get some real (third-party) backup software and forget about File History.

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