Installed Desktop, Deciding on Laptop


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jnichols2

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I installed Windows 11 on my iBuyPower AsRock Gaming Desktop. It seemed the easiest Windows upgrade I ever did.
If it was actually an update to Windows 10, like the Upgrade History infers, that could explain why it was so easy.

Over the three days I have used it, there were no problems. Again, unusual.
I do like it quite a bit, but do I love it? Time will tell.

This Part Edited on 25 December, 9:45AM
I just tried to upgrade my HP laptop.
It said it upgraded, but still Windows 10. Must have been a Win 10 update.

Tried again in the morning, still no go.
After some research on this Forum, I downloaded the Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
Installation is now at 84%.
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11, Version 21H1, Build 22000.376
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 118 Gen I7-8700K16 GB DDR4 2666 MHzNVidia GeForce RTX-2080
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
AsRock Gaming Computer
CPU
8 Gen I7-8700K
Motherboard
Z390 Phantom Gaming 4
Memory
16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVidia GeForce RTX-2080
Sound Card
Built In
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 25"
Screen Resolution
Max: 3840x2160 Current: 2560x1440
Hard Drives
1 GB SSD
PSU
Built In
Case
AsRock
Cooling
Water
Keyboard
Cheap Logitech
Mouse
Cheap Logitech
Internet Speed
230 MB
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
Norton
Welcome to ElevenForum! Glad to hear that you have had a good experience so far.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)Intel i7-14650HX32 GBNo GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    OS
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic
    CPU
    Intel i7-14650HX
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
    Screen Resolution
    Varies
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    120W Power Brick
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)Intel i7-1255U16 GBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
    CPU
    Intel i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3-inch IPS Display
    Screen Resolution
    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
    Hard Drives
    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
    Keyboard
    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
    Mouse
    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
jnichols2 said:
I installed Windows 11 on my iBuyPower AsRock Gaming Desktop. It seemed the easiest Windows upgrade I ever did.
If it was actually an update to Windows 10, like the Upgrade History infers, that could explain why it was so easy.

Over the three days I have used it, there were no problems. Again, unusual.
I do like it quite a bit, but do I love it? Time will tell.

I just tried to upgrade my HP laptop. Doh!! It's running the Home version.
MS wants $100 to upgrade to Pro.
I'll monitor the Desktop for a couple of weeks.
A $100 upgrade gets done for love, but not for like.

Chances are good I'll keep it on my desktop.
Click to expand...
Why are you comparing upgrading Windows 10 to 11 to upgrading Home to Pro? They are two completely different upgrade situations. If you want to upgrade Home to Pro, you can get a Pro product key for about $15.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT32GBEVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
    OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Homebuilt
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Crosshair VII Hero (WiFi)
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 EducationIntel i7-8550U32GBNvidia Geforce MX150
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Education
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 7773
    CPU
    Intel i7-8550U
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce MX150
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Toshiba 512GB NVMe SSD
    SK Hynix 512GB SATA SSD
    Internet Speed
    Fast!
To anyone confused about my entry last night. I edited it just now. Sorry.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 118 Gen I7-8700K16 GB DDR4 2666 MHzNVidia GeForce RTX-2080
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
AsRock Gaming Computer
CPU
8 Gen I7-8700K
Motherboard
Z390 Phantom Gaming 4
Memory
16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVidia GeForce RTX-2080
Sound Card
Built In
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 25"
Screen Resolution
Max: 3840x2160 Current: 2560x1440
Hard Drives
1 GB SSD
PSU
Built In
Case
AsRock
Cooling
Water
Keyboard
Cheap Logitech
Mouse
Cheap Logitech
Internet Speed
230 MB
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
Norton
Totally lost me @jnichols2 Is it ok now? and is all working well?
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro13th Gen Core i9 13900HX32GB DDR5 @4800MHz 2x16GBGeforce RTX 4090HX 16GB
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware M18 R1
    CPU
    13th Gen Core i9 13900HX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5 @4800MHz 2x16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce RTX 4090HX 16GB
    Sound Card
    Nvidia HD / Realtek ALC3254
    Monitor(s) Displays
    18" QHD+
    Screen Resolution
    25660 X 1600
    Hard Drives
    C: KIOXIA (Toshiba) 2TB KXG80ZNV2T04 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD
    D: KIOXIA (Toshiba) 2TB KXG80ZNV2T04 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD
    Case
    Dark Metallic Moon
    Keyboard
    Alienware M Series per-key AlienFX RGB
    Mouse
    Alienware AW610M
    Browser
    Chrome and Firefox
    Antivirus
    Norton
    Other Info
    Killer E3000 Ethernet Controller
    Killer Killer AX1690 Wi-Fi Network Adaptor Wi-Fi 6E
    Bluetooth 5.2
    Alienware Z01G Graphic Amplifier

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro10th Gen i-9 10900 K32Gb Dual Channel DDR4 @ 8843MHzNvidia RTX 2080 Super
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware Area 51m R2
    CPU
    10th Gen i-9 10900 K
    Memory
    32Gb Dual Channel DDR4 @ 8843MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia RTX 2080 Super
    Sound Card
    Nvidia
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Hard Drive C: Samsung 2TB SSD PM981a NVMe
    Hard Drive D:Samsung 2TB SSD 970 EVO Plus
    Mouse
    Alienware 610M
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton
jnichols2 said:
I just tried to upgrade my HP laptop.
It said it upgraded, but still Windows 10. Must have been a Win 10 update.

Tried again in the morning, still no go.
After some research on this Forum, I downloaded the Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
Installation is now at 84%.
Click to expand...
Take a look at this tutorial:

www.tenforums.com

View Windows Upgrade History in Windows 10

How to View Windows Upgrade History in Windows 10
www.tenforums.com www.tenforums.com

This will show you how to view the Windows Upgrade History on your system. You should be able to see if that first attempt to upgrade your HP laptop was indeed just a Windows 10 upgrade.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)Intel i7-14650HX32 GBNo GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    OS
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic
    CPU
    Intel i7-14650HX
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
    Screen Resolution
    Varies
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    120W Power Brick
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)Intel i7-1255U16 GBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
    CPU
    Intel i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3-inch IPS Display
    Screen Resolution
    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
    Hard Drives
    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
    Keyboard
    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
    Mouse
    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
When I got back from church, it was all installed and working.

All's well that ends well. I'm happy.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 118 Gen I7-8700K16 GB DDR4 2666 MHzNVidia GeForce RTX-2080
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
AsRock Gaming Computer
CPU
8 Gen I7-8700K
Motherboard
Z390 Phantom Gaming 4
Memory
16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVidia GeForce RTX-2080
Sound Card
Built In
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 25"
Screen Resolution
Max: 3840x2160 Current: 2560x1440
Hard Drives
1 GB SSD
PSU
Built In
Case
AsRock
Cooling
Water
Keyboard
Cheap Logitech
Mouse
Cheap Logitech
Internet Speed
230 MB
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
Norton
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