Upgrade to W11 version
Upgrade to W11 version
The issue lies in unexpected failures that aren’t obvious to the user, leading to numerous problems later without clear origins. When I upgraded from Windows 8.1 to 10, it apparently skipped updating the kernel, causing NVIDIA drivers to break every time updates were attempted. Afterward, the only noticeable change was the start menu returning to Windows 8 instead of the new version. It’s not about a strict guarantee of failure, but the post-update cleanup is more complicated than just reinstalling once. Sometimes, a clean install is actually necessary to restore order.
Operating systems are intricate systems, and the chance of an issue rises with their complexity. Upgrading isn’t unique to any one platform, including Windows. As you mentioned, it’s not a certainty that something will fail. It does function, with millions of devices using Windows, and I doubt every single one is set up perfectly. Any concerns? You can still use Windows Update to restore all files.
At that stage, creating a Microsoft account could help ensure the license conversion works reliably. Usually, the key remains on the motherboard, so problems should be rare unless you swap the board.
I believed it was intended just for OEM keys. My key is a retail version from Windows 7. That’s why I opted for an MS account.
Absolutely, but if you're already making changes on the spot due to a critical issue, then certain problems are already present. That's what I'm saying.
Most often the current Windows setup faces problems. Upgrading usually causes more issues. In-place updates on Windows have consistently failed. That’s why switching from version 10 to 11 involved a full reinstall first, then moving to 11.