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I want to keep Windows 11 install
I purchased a CPU/ motherboard combo that was very cost-effective (the motherboard was basically free, so I decided to use it). Therefore, I plan to upgrade the motherboard. I want to keep the existing Windows 11 Pro system because it's only been installed for a few months.
Windows 11 version: 10.0.26200 build 26200
What steps should I take to ensure that my Windows 11 installation is not affected when replacing the motherboard?
1) Create a system image and drive clone (I will do both at the same time because I have a spare SSD) as a backup.
2) All drives have BitLocker disabled.
3) Should I disable AMD fTPM in the motherboard BIOS before replacing the motherboard? Or should I disable Secure Boot or other similar functions?
4) Before removing the old motherboard, should I uninstall the old chipset drivers from Windows 11 first?
5) After installing the new motherboard, before rebooting to Windows 11, what settings do I need to turn off or enable?
6) Windows 11 needs to be reactivated. Before replacing the motherboard, should I remove the computer from the Microsoft account and then re-add it after starting the new motherboard's Windows system? I don't remember how I reactivated it before.