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internet access and a few clicks, you can back up your files online. When you’re ready, sync them onto a new PC—or you can leave them in the cloud without having to download them. This saves space on your new PC’s hard drive and leaves your files and photos easily accessible from any of your devices, anywhere.1OneDrive makes it easy to transfer your files from PC to PC
Copy your files and folders to a secure location in the cloud then get up and running quickly so you can get back to doing what you love.
With Windows 11, Windows 10 or Windows 8, OneDrive is already installed and ready for you to get started. If you don't have a Microsoft account, sign up for one here:
//account.microsoft.com/. It's free and comes with 5 GB of OneDrive storage. There's no need to leave your photos, files or browser favourites behind when you transfer files
from PC to PC or from a Mac to PC. Bring them with you to your new computer. When you start up your new PC, you may want to install additional apps. The Microsoft Store has many popular apps available to download or you can check with the publisher of your software for more information. Set up OneDrive
Bring your files and favourites with you
Install what you love
Check the table below to see what makes the most sense for your move.
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Compare file transfer optionsDetails | If you've been using your PC for a few years, you probably have some files that you want to move to the new PC. By using OneDrive, you can quickly transfer files from PC to PC or Mac to PC, so your files are organised like they were on your old computer and you can get right back to work. | You can use an external storage device such as a USB drive, SD card or external hard drive to help you move all your favourite files off a Windows 7 PC and onto a Windows 10 PC. |
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Cost | A Microsoft account comes with 5 GB of OneDrive storage. You can buy more storage if you want it. Compare plans. | Shop at your local retailer for hard drives and USB drives. |
There are a couple of ways to get your files and photos onto a new PC. With OneDrive you can quickly transfer files from PC to PC or Mac to PC, so your files are organised like they were on your old computer and you can get right back to work. Or you can use an external storage device such as a USB drive, SD card or external hard drive to help you make the move.
OneDrive is a Microsoft cloud storage service that lets you store your personal files in one place, share them with others, and get to them from any device connected to the
Internet.
Learn more about OneDrive
A free OneDrive basic account offers 5 GB of storage. Need more space? No problem, see available options.
Yes. If OneDrive is not the best fit for you, there are other options available. For example, you can use an external hard drive along with the Windows Backup & Restore feature. There are also other programs designed to help with backing up your files and data and some retailers have service desks that will do the work for you.
Learn how
If you are upgrading an existing Windows 10 PC to Windows 11, your apps will remain on the PC and they should continue to work. However, if you purchase a new Windows 11 PC, you will need to reinstall your apps on the new PC.
Yes, you can drag whole folders from File Explorer to your OneDrive folder.
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