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Upgrade to a fresh laptop running Windows 11 and set up a Linux distribution.

Upgrade to a fresh laptop running Windows 11 and set up a Linux distribution.

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roonabago
Junior Member
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02-19-2021, 06:54 AM
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I will purchase a new laptop pre-installed with Windows 11, create a backup using Acronis True Image. Will activating Windows 11 continue if I switch to Linux, reinstall Windows 11, and then load the Acronis backup when needed for Windows 11 instead of Linux?
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roonabago
02-19-2021, 06:54 AM #1

I will purchase a new laptop pre-installed with Windows 11, create a backup using Acronis True Image. Will activating Windows 11 continue if I switch to Linux, reinstall Windows 11, and then load the Acronis backup when needed for Windows 11 instead of Linux?

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ladybug022
Member
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02-22-2021, 02:41 PM
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The laptop includes an OEM activation in Windows. I recommend activating the key first so the motherboard serial numbers can be linked to your account. The system will then identify the key during your backup process.
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ladybug022
02-22-2021, 02:41 PM #2

The laptop includes an OEM activation in Windows. I recommend activating the key first so the motherboard serial numbers can be linked to your account. The system will then identify the key during your backup process.

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SebA05
Junior Member
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03-06-2021, 06:30 AM
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Ensure BitLocker is turned off before starting the Windows 11 setup, since the Linux installation might react strongly to the encrypted drive.
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SebA05
03-06-2021, 06:30 AM #3

Ensure BitLocker is turned off before starting the Windows 11 setup, since the Linux installation might react strongly to the encrypted drive.