Discussing the process of moving from W10 to W11 immediately after upgrade
Discussing the process of moving from W10 to W11 immediately after upgrade
I understand the concern about maintaining clean installations, but I anticipate needing an upgrade soon when Windows 10 reaches its end-of-life. Have others shared their experiences with following Windows Update instructions, like upgrading an old Windows 10 to Windows 11? What challenges or drawbacks have they encountered? Also, any suggestions on adjusting settings or enabling/disabling features would be helpful. I know this might seem like a simple question, but I thought it worth asking.
The upgrade felt incredibly smooth, making it easy to move to Windows 11 through the update process. Keeping my files organized meant there was less hassle. Most workplaces also use Windows 11 updates across all devices, so there’s no need to consider a full installation instead of just updating.
Continue using Windows 10 for now. Consider upgrading to 11, but avoid a clean install until a proper fix for Windows 24H2 is available. The current version has some problems that could cause difficulties. Even if your system meets the requirements, auto-updates might still lead to issues, making Windows unusable. A workaround exists, but it can be frustrating because it involves learning how to use Linux.
It largely depends on the extent of your current Windows setup issues. If you've used tools that interact with the registry—like "shutup10" or ccleaner—it might cause problems during installation. This can lead to updates failing or other unexpected behavior. People often suggest a clean install because it simplifies troubleshooting, allowing you to rule out the Windows itself as the main problem. You're likely referring to the issue described here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...469msgdesc. Using an updated install media with the December patch could help resolve this.
I haven’t seen anything beyond the usual settings I remember, like turning off personal ads and similar options.
I’ve tried to avoid those kinds of situations these days, particularly since I now rely solely on my desktop for browsing, gaming, and some projects. Work stays on a company laptop, after all. I recall the days of Vista and W7, when registry tweaks and new software tools were all the buzz (at least back then). After seeing the long-term impacts, I opted for a standard gaming OS and stopped digging deeper. The current setup is Windows 10 Home, version 22H2; the update suggests it would move to Windows 11 23H2. My hardware includes a 5800x3D, 32GB RAM, RTX 3070, plus two NVMe SSDs and a SATA SSD. There are old remnants of a Windows 10 installation on one NVMe drive, which caused issues when I tried using some old HDDs from an old rig. I reinstalled Windows again on the second NVMe drive and kept the first one for data backup. Ideally, I could have wiped it clean and performed a fresh Windows 11 install there, but I’m not motivated to do that right now. I might investigate the 24H2 updates just to understand potential problems and figure out how to address them. Thanks for the heads-up—I was planning on being a bit cautious!
I've done a lot of these things, but I won't say anything about it. I was able to finish 2 out of 10 without any problems.
Microsoft has noted several concerns regarding 24h2 on Windows 11 release health. Some SSD models without DRAM caches have reported issues.
I performed a straightforward upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 roughly 14 months ago across two computers, and everything worked perfectly. The systems were running at 22h2 during the process. Once I upgraded to Windows 11 at 24h2, it took about half an hour and there were no further problems.