Microsoft Ends PC‑to‑PC Migration

Microsoft removed Windows 11’s direct PC‑to‑PC migration tool and now directs users to Windows Backup that stores supported folders in OneDrive and requires a personal Microsoft account. The change shifts recovery and transfer workflows from local, peer‑to‑peer methods to cloud‑owned, account‑tethered paths that consume limited free storage and may push paid subscriptions. — This matters because it exemplifies how platform design choices nudge users into vendor ecosystems, raising questions about consumer costs, data portability, privacy and competitive choke points.