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Replacing MB and CPU
My PC is not compatible with W11. It's been 7 years and I m OK to upgrade it. Currently I am running W11 Preview Insider preview. If I replace a MB and CPU what is going to happen? Will I have to re...
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Does that mean that after Oct. 5 I will be able to download W11 and activate it?
- I understand. Good luck.
- That of course would work, but why? I can just have a copy of W11 on an USB drive and install it after the hardware is changed.
- Yes I think it is possible, but I don't understand why you don't want to do a clean install of the Windows10 version first and then download the Windows11 ISO?
- No, not like this. I meant, after replacing the hardware can I avoid going back to W10, but rather download W11, install it, and activate it?
Certainly not - if you do not meet the hardware requirements!
Only computers that meet the requirements and not right away either.