Upgrading to M.2 storage requires reinstalling Windows 11.

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ChampMan
Member

10-07-2021, 09:53 AM

Hi, I looked for solutions but didn’t find one. I’m wondering if others have upgraded to a bigger M.2 slot with Windows 11, installed a new one, used USB for reinstallation, and it’s now working fine—especially since TPM is enabled and there’s only one M.2 slot available. Would it be possible to simply remove the old drive, insert the new one, and run Windows 11 like you did with Windows 10?

ChampMan

10-07-2021, 09:53 AM #1

kcristan
Senior Member

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10-11-2021, 06:04 AM

It should function that way, even though I haven't tested it. You might consider using a PCIe to M.2 adapter for the move, but a new installation is still better.

kcristan

10-11-2021, 06:04 AM #2

It should function that way, even though I haven't tested it. You might consider using a PCIe to M.2 adapter for the move, but a new installation is still better.

Ethyn711
Junior Member

10-11-2021, 02:54 PM

I'll attempt that now, avoiding the need for a PCIe adapter just to relocate Windows.

Ethyn711

10-11-2021, 02:54 PM #3

I'll attempt that now, avoiding the need for a PCIe adapter just to relocate Windows.

DerpityDerp44
Member

10-11-2021, 04:07 PM

It would imply utilizing the previous hard drive for additional space.

DerpityDerp44

10-11-2021, 04:07 PM #4

It would imply utilizing the previous hard drive for additional space.

dragonarse
Junior Member

10-21-2021, 01:19 AM

It's just a 256GB drive.

dragonarse

10-21-2021, 01:19 AM #5

It's just a 256GB drive.

SayNoToNWO
Posting Freak

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10-21-2021, 08:03 PM

It was straightforward, following the usual steps—boot from the USB drive. The only thing needed was confirming the UEFI setup; otherwise Windows would indicate it doesn’t meet the requirements for Windows 11 via UEFI.

SayNoToNWO

10-21-2021, 08:03 PM #6