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jimmy8973

jimmy8973

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Hey guys. Need a hand. Looking to upgrade to windows 11. Issue I'm facing is that my boot drive can't enable secure boot. Everytime I disable CSM and reboot, it boots back into bios. My drive is configured in MBR and I need to convert it to GPT. I'm looking to do a fresh install but how do I safety backup my data on my boot drive and then reconfigure my boot drive to GPT and then transfer everything back?
cheers
James
 
Windows Build/Version
windows 10

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    gigabyte
    CPU
    9800x3d
    Motherboard
    x870 e
    Memory
    32g cl30
    Graphics Card(s)
    5080
    Sound Card
    NA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    OLED 27 inch and 24 inch ips
    Screen Resolution
    1440p and 1080p
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1tb of nvme
    2 x 4tb of nvme
    PSU
    1200 watt
    Case
    lian li o11 dynamic evo xl
    Cooling
    9 fans and aio
Welcome, James.

Use Rufus to create the install media.

If you use RUFUS to create your install media, you can stipulate a username and local account, disable Bitlocker, bypass TPM & Secure Boot (Top Choice) etc.

Create the install media with RUFUS.
    • #1 Direct RUFUS to your USB
    • #2 Direct RUFUS to the ISO
    • #3 should sort itself out

IMG_5368.webp

  • When instigating the creation of the media and clicking “Start”
  • The following options will show. Select your choices.
    • Uncheck what youn don't want, check what you do.

IMG_5358.webp


  • Click OK then the USB install media will be created on the USB
  • Proceed to install Windows.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5335
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
antspants said:
Welcome, James.

Use Rufus to create the install media.

If you use RUFUS to create your install media, you can stipulate a username and local account, disable Bitlocker, bypass TPM & Secure Boot (Top Choice) etc.

Create the install media with RUFUS.
    • #1 Direct RUFUS to your USB
    • #2 Direct RUFUS to the ISO
    • #3 should sort itself out

IMG_5368.webp

  • When instigating the creation of the media and clicking “Start”
  • The following options will show. Select your choices.
    • Uncheck what youn don't want, check what you do.

IMG_5358.webp


  • Click OK then the USB install media will be created on the USB
  • Proceed to install Windows.
Click to expand...
Thanks for the advice. But is this not a usb install media?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    gigabyte
    CPU
    9800x3d
    Motherboard
    x870 e
    Memory
    32g cl30
    Graphics Card(s)
    5080
    Sound Card
    NA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    OLED 27 inch and 24 inch ips
    Screen Resolution
    1440p and 1080p
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1tb of nvme
    2 x 4tb of nvme
    PSU
    1200 watt
    Case
    lian li o11 dynamic evo xl
    Cooling
    9 fans and aio
jimmy8973 said:
Thanks for the advice. But is this not a usb install media?
Click to expand...


Ok sorry, James. i neglected a part of your question.

I and others have successfully converted to GPT without issue, but it’s best to back up as you mentioned.
I use Hasleo, if you want to give it a go, here is something that may help you.

antspants - Tips for using Hasleo Backup (Free) for the first time

Here are some tips for you. This is just how I do it, there are most likely other ways. 🔺 I take no responsibility for Hasleo's backup process. 🔺 Easy to follow external Hasleo tutorial links for Incremental/Differential & other backup types can be found in post number 2. 🔺 This is purely a...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5335
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
Just to mention, when creating the install media with Rufus for a clean install, you can select (it should be automatically selected) a GPT install. As far as I know, you shouldn’t have to manually convert the boot drive
Number 3 in the Rufus image above.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5335
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
Aren't we putting the cart before the horse? You want to restore data, but haven't mentioned how you intend to back it up in the first place. You have to choose some method.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
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