Can a Dell 5820 be configured for Windows 11?
Can a Dell 5820 be configured for Windows 11?
If your Windows 10 installation used BIOS and you attempt to upgrade to Windows 11 over it, you're likely facing a conflict. This issue arises because changing from BIOS to UEFI causes Windows 10 to become stuck, preventing it from booting. You'll need to convert the legacy setup to UEFI so Windows 11 can proceed according to its requirements. However, sometimes the conversion doesn't work perfectly, potentially resulting in a broken Windows 10 installation.
You might try using an SSD from Amazon and testing the BIOS in UEFI with a new drive. Disconnect all other storage devices. This process could seem time-consuming, but it may lead to a functional Windows 11 setup. The advantage is that you still retain access to your existing Windows 10 if needed. But if you need to boot the old version, you'll have to revert to the legacy BIOS configuration.
This is exactly what I was thinking about last night! I have an extra 1TB Nvme stick, so I formatted that and ONLY used that in the Nvme slot. I also have a bootable USB drive that I have Windows11 installed on. With the USB and the Nvme stick installed.... I booted into bios. There I killed legacy mode/rom and enable UEFI and secure boot. It all looked great in the beginning. I was able to start in UEFI mode, Windows 11 was starting to install then the only place to install it was the USB, and it won't install on that. My 1TB Nvme stick was no where to be found.
If I can get a way to have that stick show up I have a feeling all should work
One it would be great if you could post that link for future understanding as we come to a solution for you.
Just so you don't feel alone welcome to the wonderful word of working with Dell or for that matter HP.
HP pulled a hard one on there HP Z800 models to where if you happened to buy it 6 months earlier, later new CPU's were offered on New factory shipped model of the Z800 but your New 6 month old model was not able to use them because a BOOTBLOCK date code.
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Busin...00...-p/8876130
Yes the HP issue is not relevant to your issue installing Windows 11 on your Dell but in a way it is. It's a road block we as consumers have to juggle with from manufactures to get to a working PC's/ OS.
Was your model a Ubuntu offered model from Dell.
To get that windows 11 installed there a a couple of tricks to beat hiccups on the installs of the OS.
If what you said is the reason your having issues is a Dell BIOS conflict that newer models don't seem to have.
It kind of makes since that your Windows 10 is in Legacy mode. But that's only guessing.
At this point to get Windows 11 on there here are the choices.
See if you can install Windows 10 on the M.2 SSD in UEFI. It would be interesting If windows 10 also kicks out during install.
If it worked now throw on Windows 11. If that worked your good. carry on BUT.
If your still having issues you could IF NEEDED do the Rufus creation of your Windows 11 installer, keep the computer in legacy and install 11 that way as that's how you or someone " in legacy BIOS mode " else did get Windows 10 on the machine.
If your happy with legacy and your good. carry on.
But if you want UEIF keep reading.
There is one more way and it's work but not really. With your Dell in UEIF mode.
Take your M.2 SSD and install it into another computer. All other drives disconnected and the loaner PC also in UEIF start your install of Windows 11.
When the installer is almost finished putting Windows 11 on that M.2 you will be greeted with Windows needs to restart 10-9-8-7- TURN off the computer DO not let it restart.
Remove the M.2 from the loaner computer and put back into the Dell. Turn on the Dell and the install of Windows 11 will finish. On that restart and that last leg of the install is when Windows marries OS to the motherboard.
Yes it's work beating the road blocks manufactures willingly or unwillingly seem to have on there pre-built PC's.
Being in this game so long you learn and pay it forward.
I hope I didn't scrabble your brain just trying to get you to a working Windows 11.
After spending three days testing everything under the sun, I gave up and installed Windows 11 on a small SSD drive. I have no idea what was originally installed on my 5820. My son, who works for a computer reseller, bought one for me for $240. It already had Windows 10 Pro and a great graphics card. I've been using it for 2-3 years in that setup, and it worked well enough for games. I kept the Windows 10 copy on the original NVMe stick just in case Dell decides to release an update. It's now my backup computer.
I've tried numerous suggestions, but nothing helped. I want to thank everyone for their assistance. I hope others avoid the same issues, especially given how expensive this system is.