Win 11 and UEFI
Win 11 and UEFI
Hi.
I need to consider upgrading to Windows 11, though it may require more effort than expected. For your Asus Prime B450MA, there are steps to switch to UEFI and possibly convert the existing Windows 10 drive into the new format during the installation of Windows 11.
You can view a screenshot of Disk Management by uploading it to imgur.com and posting the link. Typically, you need to use the mbr2gpt tool to convert your OS drive from MBR to GPT format and ensure UEFI compatibility. Once done, switch boot mode to UEFI, activate TPM, and enable secure boot. You can then proceed to upgrade to Windows 11. Another option is to turn on Secure Boot and TPM and perform a clean installation of Windows 11. This involves erasing the OS drive completely and reinstalling everything from scratch.
When performing a clean installation, it's necessary to erase the OS drive prior to installation. Use diskpart's clean method; you must press Shift+F10 to access the command prompt. The Windows installation will then be able to create all required partitions. Ensure only one drive is connected during the process and disconnect all secondary storage devices physically.
The method he demonstrated comes from the installer USB.
Here is a detailed explanation:
Start by booting from the installer.
After selecting language, choose repair PC instead of installation.
Select troubleshoot, then advanced options.
Choose Command Prompt and enter the commands accordingly.
For disk management, run diskpart, list disks, and identify the drive you wish to erase.
If Disk 1 is the target, type select 1 and press enter. Confirmation will appear.
Caution: Diskpart Erase/Clean will permanently delete all data on that drive. Ensure you are targeting the correct disk.
After confirming, type Clean and exit by clicking the red X in the upper right corner.
This process must be performed from the USB, not within Windows, as recovery options won't allow deletion directly. AFAIK
Thanks
Thank you, that makes much more senae to me now.
Also, what about the lossless option, that would be nicer but how complicated would that be?
Impossible. The drive cannot be wiped from the current operating system. Likewise, eating your own head isn't feasible.