Is it the right moment to switch to Windows 11?
Is it the right moment to switch to Windows 11?
Hello, your Windows 10 Professional 64-bit system is ready for an upgrade to Windows 11. It's a suitable time to proceed. Regarding the TPM question, if your motherboard includes a software/firmware-based TPM, opting for a TPM 2.0 card remains advisable for enhanced security.
With Win 11 installed, it's advisable to consider additional antivirus protection. The built-in security features may not be enough in this version.
Defender performs equally well on both 11 and 10, if anything... a fresh installation of Windows 11 includes additional security tools for Defender.
I haven't performed a clean install yet.
It works adequately for the majority of users.
https://www.csoonline.com/article/367495...tures.html
Yes, this approach is possible. You can create a backup of your current system under Windows 10, then reinstall Windows 11 and restore everything from that backup. Alternatively, copying user data to an external drive and installing Windows 11 there before transferring files back could work. Manual file transfer from the external drive to your PC is also an option.
I don't believe this approach would succeed. It seems it would simply reinstall Windows 10 from the backup. The manual copy would probably be the only viable option if you have just one drive on your PC. For as long as I've used it, I've always kept two drives. This was a practical choice back then to avoid losing everything during installations. Nowadays, storing most files in the cloud makes it unnecessary. I'd upgrade to 10 or 11 without a clean install, and I think you don't really need those extra security features to install Windows.
For the Mac, TimeMachine could be used for backups. Then, purchase a new machine with a more recent OS and employ TimeMachine to transfer user data and programs to the new device. Windows 10 doesn’t offer such a feature?
I haven’t received any updates from Gigabyte support. The BIOS doesn’t show any TPM firmware, but the specifications mention a TPM port on the motherboard. It seems I’d need to buy a TPM card. Since no reputable online retailer sells it, is it advisable to choose a Gigabyte-made one instead? If buying from an unknown third-party seller, should I be concerned about potential tampering and security risks after installation?
There is nothing but it would be nice to have.
Intel mentions TPM PTT - Intel Platform Trust Technology
Link provided for discussion on enabling TPM on Gigabyte Z390 boards
Intel® Platform Trust Technology provides discrete TPM 2.0 capabilities. Intel PTT is a platform feature for storing credentials and managing keys, utilized by Windows 8*, Windows® 10 and Windows* 11. It also supports BitLocker* for hard drive encryption and meets all Microsoft requirements for firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0.
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may be a newer BIOS version than the manual, that's typical.>>