Windows Backup for Organizations – Secret Local Network Transfer
Microsoft added local network transfer in 2025 but it’s only available during OOBE and hidden from normal backup settings
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# Enable Windows Backup for Organizations
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsBackup" /v EnableWindowsBackup /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
# Configure local network transfer (requires both devices on same network)
# Only available during OOBE setup - secret feature!
# Use: Settings > Accounts > Windows Backup > "Transfer to a new PC"