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Yes, you can reuse drives in a new PC after installing Windows 11.

Yes, you can reuse drives in a new PC after installing Windows 11.

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Bayan9
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02-01-2021, 09:39 AM
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You're looking to upgrade your PC while keeping existing drives in use. Windows 11 supports reusing drives, but it depends on the BIOS settings and encryption status. The TPM 2.0 requirement is relevant for security, not necessarily for drive reuse. If you enable Intel PTT and the system warns about data protection, it means the drives are encrypted and cannot be restored without proper keys. Wiping the drives would remove all data, so if you're okay with that, it’s a viable option.
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02-01-2021, 09:39 AM #1

You're looking to upgrade your PC while keeping existing drives in use. Windows 11 supports reusing drives, but it depends on the BIOS settings and encryption status. The TPM 2.0 requirement is relevant for security, not necessarily for drive reuse. If you enable Intel PTT and the system warns about data protection, it means the drives are encrypted and cannot be restored without proper keys. Wiping the drives would remove all data, so if you're okay with that, it’s a viable option.

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02-01-2021, 01:46 PM
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They remain usable across different systems. When secured with a key tied to the TPM 2.0 chip, reading them is impossible, though reformation is typically possible.
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02-01-2021, 01:46 PM #2

They remain usable across different systems. When secured with a key tied to the TPM 2.0 chip, reading them is impossible, though reformation is typically possible.

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02-13-2021, 06:56 AM
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It seems you're expecting encryption to be applied, but Windows 11 Home doesn't support BitLocker, leaving the drives unencrypted. Interestingly, a Microsoft document claims it can, though it's labeled as Device Encryption rather than true encryption. This might cause boot issues, but it shouldn't block a clean format.
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02-13-2021, 06:56 AM #3

It seems you're expecting encryption to be applied, but Windows 11 Home doesn't support BitLocker, leaving the drives unencrypted. Interestingly, a Microsoft document claims it can, though it's labeled as Device Encryption rather than true encryption. This might cause boot issues, but it shouldn't block a clean format.

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