Anyone upgraded to Windows 11?

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The start button's been moved to the centre! :o

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/win ... date=22000
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Derek27 wrote:
Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:51 pm
The start button's been moved to the centre! :o

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/win ... date=22000
I wonder if they've revamped File History so it actually works reliably? Think I'll stick to my third party backup stuff until I can muster the enthusiasm to test it out.
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I have on one laptop… which is newer.

The older laptop is compatible to upgrade but not been released yet!

There was a message saying update times will vary depending on systems.

I like it!
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Looks quite fresh compared to previous versions. Centred toolbar feature is okay.

Excel/Word looks a little sharper.

Email synchronised okay too.

Upgrade took about 45 minutes and restarted 3 times.
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Emmson wrote:
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I haven't looked at this so I'm not endorsing it but may be of interest. I was actually looking for bypassing or taking control of Windows 11 updates. Every new version seems to make it more difficult.

How to Bypass Windows 11 Requirements
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Derek27 wrote:
Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:55 pm
Emmson wrote:
Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:55 pm
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I haven't looked at this so I'm not endorsing it but may be of interest. I was actually looking for bypassing or taking control of Windows 11 updates. Every new version seems to make it more difficult.

How to Bypass Windows 11 Requirements
Cheers Derek but I may not need that as after faffing around with Firmware settings, principally something called Trusted Platform Module 2.0 I'm getting a different message at least on the PC Health Checker
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In fact I am sidelining my NBA trading to get the bugger installed and running starting right now. :D
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"Anyone upgraded to Windows 11?"

...not yet - one laptop is ready and the upgrade is available but one laptop doesn't meet the minimum system requirements - I won't upgrade the first one for a while, maybe a couple of years as I'm quite happy with Win 10 Pro :)
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Tuco wrote:
Mon Nov 01, 2021 12:21 pm
"Anyone upgraded to Windows 11?"

...not yet - one laptop is ready and the upgrade is available but one laptop doesn't meet the minimum system requirements - I won't upgrade the first one for a while, maybe a couple of years as I'm quite happy with Win 10 Pro :)
Ditto, It popped up on my main PC and test laptop about a week ago but I've ignored it on both for the time being, just run the regular updates on both at the time

I probably won't wait a few years but i'll be giving it a few months for sure
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When I upgrade an OS I like to do a clean install, which is a lot of work reinstalling and configuring the machine to how it was before. I'd recommend making a complete disk image of the old system so you can always roll back quickly, or even while you're in the process of upgrading to Windows 11.
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Derek27 wrote:
Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:00 pm
When I upgrade an OS I like to do a clean install, which is a lot of work reinstalling and configuring the machine to how it was before.
It doesn't have to be, you can record a short video of all the relevant settings prior to a clean install for a fast smooth transition. Or take a few screenshots at least. I always keep backup video clips of important settings, apps etc. Otherwise it can be a PITA.

You can also clone your Windows and stuff, keep a freshly installed template as backup etc.
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Kai wrote:
Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:07 pm
Derek27 wrote:
Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:00 pm
When I upgrade an OS I like to do a clean install, which is a lot of work reinstalling and configuring the machine to how it was before.
It doesn't have to be, you can record a short video of all the relevant settings prior to a clean install for a fast smooth transition. Or take a few screenshots at least. I always keep backup video clips of important settings, apps etc. Otherwise it can be a PITA.

You can also clone your Windows and stuff, keep a freshly installed template as backup etc.
It's a good idea to run audit software every now and then to remind you what you've got loaded esp for the things you don't use often.
I use this free one https://www.belarc.com/products_belarc_advisor
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Kai wrote:
Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:07 pm
Derek27 wrote:
Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:00 pm
When I upgrade an OS I like to do a clean install, which is a lot of work reinstalling and configuring the machine to how it was before.
It doesn't have to be, you can record a short video of all the relevant settings prior to a clean install for a fast smooth transition. Or take a few screenshots at least. I always keep backup video clips of important settings, apps etc. Otherwise it can be a PITA.

You can also clone your Windows and stuff, keep a freshly installed template as backup etc.
That would be about 100 pages of settings. I back up complex settings to registry files but there's no guarantee that would work with a new operating system. I've also got to test my backup and restore scripts to make sure they work as expected with the new system.
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Microsoft have said that they will support W10 until 2025, so there's no rush to upgrade to 11.

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