Upgrade from Win10 to 11, then reinstall or perform a fresh installation from scratch?

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Upgrade from Win10 to 11, then reinstall or perform a fresh installation from scratch?

Upgrade from Win10 to 11, then reinstall or perform a fresh installation from scratch?

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icedragon0525
Member

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02-07-2021, 05:04 PM

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The title challenges the question by pointing out it might be overly simplistic. It explains the personal experience with a hardware setup six months prior, highlighting concerns about the cost of purchasing a new license versus using the free upgrade available. The author seeks clarity on whether upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 via the free upgrade and then reinstalling results in the same functionality as a fresh installation from a USB or CD.

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icedragon0525

02-07-2021, 05:04 PM #1

The title challenges the question by pointing out it might be overly simplistic. It explains the personal experience with a hardware setup six months prior, highlighting concerns about the cost of purchasing a new license versus using the free upgrade available. The author seeks clarity on whether upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 via the free upgrade and then reinstalling results in the same functionality as a fresh installation from a USB or CD.

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SrCerdo
Junior Member

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02-07-2021, 07:38 PM

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Upgrading the system can be simpler than replacing the entire OS, as installing Win11 and using your existing Win10 key would be more straightforward. With a linked M$ account, the process becomes even smoother. Win11 typically activates automatically during installation when you connect to the M$ account.

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SrCerdo

02-07-2021, 07:38 PM #2

Upgrading the system can be simpler than replacing the entire OS, as installing Win11 and using your existing Win10 key would be more straightforward. With a linked M$ account, the process becomes even smoother. Win11 typically activates automatically during installation when you connect to the M$ account.

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EmmaRosie629
Senior Member

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02-10-2021, 02:50 AM

#3

Upgrading the system can be simpler than replacing the entire OS, as installing Win11 and activating it with your existing Win10 key would be more straightforward. With a linked M$ account, the process becomes even smoother. During installation, Win11 activates automatically when you log in to the M$ account.

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EmmaRosie629

02-10-2021, 02:50 AM #3

Upgrading the system can be simpler than replacing the entire OS, as installing Win11 and activating it with your existing Win10 key would be more straightforward. With a linked M$ account, the process becomes even smoother. During installation, Win11 activates automatically when you log in to the M$ account.

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Olly_is_Epic
Member

127

02-13-2021, 12:57 PM

#4

I knew I was forgetting something obvious. This is what I get for dealing with OS only once a decade... Thanks!

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Olly_is_Epic

02-13-2021, 12:57 PM #4

I knew I was forgetting something obvious. This is what I get for dealing with OS only once a decade... Thanks!