Update requests for Windows 11

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11-04-2021, 03:43 AM

Hey there! I understand your concern. The "free" upgrade for Windows 11 usually doesn’t erase everything, so you might not get a clean start. Your question is clear—do you have a Windows 10 key since you built the PC in 2020? If you have the installer on a USB and try to reinstall after wiping the drive, can you still retrieve your old key before proceeding? And if you do have a Windows 10 key, can you still upgrade to Windows 11? It’s not impossible, but it depends on the setup. For backing up your files and keeping your games and programs safe, consider making a full backup of everything on your boot drive before making any changes. Let me know if you need more guidance!

Shadowxplayz23

11-04-2021, 03:43 AM #1

goephi
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11-13-2021, 06:27 AM

I've completed several Windows 10 to 11 upgrades with minimal problems. I'd consider an in-place upgrade. The key is linked to the board, though you can apply it to 10 usually.

goephi

11-13-2021, 06:27 AM #2

I've completed several Windows 10 to 11 upgrades with minimal problems. I'd consider an in-place upgrade. The key is linked to the board, though you can apply it to 10 usually.

at0miix60
Junior Member

11-13-2021, 06:59 AM

You're suggesting Windows handle the upgrade automatically, while keeping your files intact by choosing the install option that preserves them.

at0miix60

11-13-2021, 06:59 AM #3

You're suggesting Windows handle the upgrade automatically, while keeping your files intact by choosing the install option that preserves them.

carp3
Senior Member

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11-13-2021, 07:16 AM

Proceed with the standard update process and verify functionality. Ensure a backup is created beforehand, just in case.

carp3

11-13-2021, 07:16 AM #4

Proceed with the standard update process and verify functionality. Ensure a backup is created beforehand, just in case.

mrmoo135
Junior Member

11-13-2021, 03:12 PM

Begin with the upgrade route and log in using your Microsoft account. Verify your activation status in Settings. Afterward, you can proceed with a fresh installation—waiting a few days might help your activation be confirmed properly, but that’s optional. The system should automatically activate once you’re online without needing to enter an activation key post-install. It’s advisable to back up your OS before starting a clean install just in case Microsoft changes their policies, like they did when switching from Windows 10 with a Win8 key to Windows 11. Over the years, I’ve done several clean installs after major updates without issues. About two years ago, Microsoft changed its rules and stopped allowing clean installs of Windows 11 from certain keys. That was problematic. To avoid that, I had to purchase a grey market key for around $10 each time I wanted to reformat. Still, it worked fine. Regarding your Windows 10 product key, you might want to check online resources such as HowToGeek’s guide on finding your Windows 10 key via the command prompt—it includes relevant information and options. You can also search Reddit for similar discussions.

mrmoo135

11-13-2021, 03:12 PM #5

Wiiplaya1234
Member

11-13-2021, 10:03 PM

From what I recall, I didn’t need to press the Windows key during the free upgrade from 10 to 11. However, I had to use it when transferring my hard drive to the new PC. Following the previous advice, it’s important to back up your Windows 10 drive before trying the Windows 11 installer; they might have made adjustments afterward.

Wiiplaya1234

11-13-2021, 10:03 PM #6

mccoop03
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11-19-2021, 09:09 PM

You can easily take it out by opening a CMD prompt and running the uninstall command.

mccoop03

11-19-2021, 09:09 PM #7

You can easily take it out by opening a CMD prompt and running the uninstall command.

MooMoo2011
Senior Member

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11-23-2021, 06:00 PM

You can easily take it out by opening a CMD prompt and running the uninstall command.

MooMoo2011

11-23-2021, 06:00 PM #8

You can easily take it out by opening a CMD prompt and running the uninstall command.

pascall5
Junior Member

12-15-2021, 02:21 PM

What kind of widget are we talking about? It's tricky to tell without more details.

pascall5

12-15-2021, 02:21 PM #9

What kind of widget are we talking about? It's tricky to tell without more details.

T4TTTBone
Junior Member

12-15-2021, 07:13 PM

#10

This widget panel on the taskbar is probably not something you need or want. You can turn it off in the taskbar settings, but I wasn’t trying to keep it active.

T4TTTBone

12-15-2021, 07:13 PM #10

This widget panel on the taskbar is probably not something you need or want. You can turn it off in the taskbar settings, but I wasn’t trying to keep it active.

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