This article is for people who use a screen reader program such as Windows Narrator, JAWS, or NVDA with Windows tools or features and Microsoft 365 products. This article is part of the Accessibility help & learning content set where you can find more accessibility information on our apps. For general help, visit Microsoft Support.
When setting up a new Windows PC, you can easily transfer data from your old PC, including your folders and settings. This process can be done during the Out-of-box experience (OOBE) setup, which simplifies the transition and ensures all your essential files and preferences are carried over seamlessly. This way, you can start using your new computer without having to manually configure everything from scratch.
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To learn more about screen readers, go to How screen readers work with Microsoft 365.
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This experience is currently available only for Microsoft accounts that do not have an existing backup. If your account has a backup, you can restore it using the Windows restore experience.
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Your new PC must be running Windows 11, version 2024 or later to use this transfer feature.
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If you do not hear the option to transfer information on your old PC, go to Windows Update and install the latest updates.
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Setup transfer process on your new PC
When setting up a new PC during the OOBE process, you have the option to transfer data from another PC.
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When you are prompted with the question “Do you want to transfer information from another PC?” Use the Tab key to move between options.
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You hear “Setup a new PC button,” and the “Continue button,” as you move through the options.
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Navigate to the Continue button, and then press Enter. This prepares your new PC to pair with the old one for data transfer.
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If Narrator isn’t on, select the Accessibility button, press Enter, then select Narrator and press Spacebar to turn it on.
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Make sure both PCs are connected to the same network, and the old PC is updated to the latest version of Windows 11.
Set up and pair your old PC with your new PC
Follow these steps to transfer your data to your new PC.
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On your old PC, open the Windows Backup app, press the Tab key until you hear “Transfer to a new PC option,” and then press Enter to start the transfer process.
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Press the Tab key until you hear “Next button,” and press Enter. You hear, “Enter this PC’s name on the new PC group.” Navigate to or listen for the PC name displayed on the screen.
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On your new PC, type the name of your old PC. Press the Tab key until you hear “Next button,” and then press Enter.
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On your new PC, navigate and listen for the one-time code that is displayed. Please enter the code on your old PC exactly as you hear it.
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The focus automatically shifts to the Next button once you enter the code. Press Enter to confirm and pair both PCs.
Start the transfer process
After pairing your PCs, you have the option to select which data to transfer.
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On your new PC, you hear “What can be transferred,” followed by two options, Folders and Settings. Press the Tab key to move between the options.
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To expand the Folders option and select specific folders, press Enter. Use the arrow keys to move through the list of folders.
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Press the Spacebar to select or clear each folder as needed.
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When you have selected what you want to transfer, press the Tab key until you hear “Start transfer button,” and then press Enter to begin the transfer.
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On your old PC, you hear “Your transfer has started.” To cancel the transfer if needed, press the Tab key until you hear “Cancel transfer button,” and then press Enter.
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When the transfer is complete, on your new PC, press the Tab key until you hear “Next button,” and then press Enter to finish the setup process.
See also
Use a screen reader to back up and restore data on Windows
Back up and restore with Windows Backup
Use a screen reader to explore and navigate the Start menu in Windows
Set up your device to work with accessibility in Microsoft 365
Technical support for customers with disabilities
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