*** Microsoft Windows 11 Thoughts & Discussion Thread ***

[BananaDunka]

Just log into your MS account on Windows to let the license tie itself to your account and become a digital ID then never have to faff with the product key again.

 

[ChrisD.]

I think I'm going to wait until a few updates have been released. I only use my PC for games anyway.

 

[Armageus]

Cheers for that @apatia77,Downloaded the "Create Installation media"

Does anyone know good "reputable" software that can show my Windows 10 key for me? and wont nick it? lol

The Media Creator Tool apparently checks it

he only other Microsoft program that is generally available that I know which will tell you your FULL key is the Media Creation Tool*, once it has been run, in the file:
C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\Panther\ windlp.state.xml (which needs to be copied out of the folder to another location like desktop or documents, and it then should open in Internet Explorer, or another browser.)

In the following group of lines about 2/3rds of the way down the file you should find Product Key:

Code:
<LicenseStateFound>0</LicenseStateFound>
<PKeyLocation>8</PKeyLocation>
<ImageName>Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview</ImageName>
<ProductKey>VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T</ProductKey>
<EditionId>Professional</EditionId>
<SystemLanguage>en-GB</SystemLanguage>
<InstallChannel>Retail</InstallChannel>

https://www.tenforums.com/windows-u...-installed-windows-post366364.html#post366364

 

[chroniclard]

Gah, work drive suddenly wont boot and says "The digital signature for this file couldn't be verified" or some such.

Creating media to try a repair but might just reinstall.....

 

[Dup]

Windows update just flashed up the PC check for me, but already know my 6700k isn't compatible.

Will have to wait, I was going to upgrade (5900X) however waiting for the Zen 3 3D cache to land first. Might as well make the jump then.

 

[BananaDunka]

You can still upgrade now regardless of the 6700K. See above, many have done just that and are on 7th gen also.

 

[Nghtmare]

I was ready to donwload until I read that there are performance issues vs W10 :/

 

[Grandmaster Fap!]

Pc health check says im good to go but windows update says i dont meet the requirements? wassatabout!?

 

[chroniclard]

I was ready to donwload until I read that there are performance issues vs W10 :/

This is only if VBS/Core isolation is turned on. I have it turned off, not noticed any performance issues.

 

[Ad_Augendae]

So they dropped 2021-10 Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5007040)

 

[boosfuk]

Pc health check says im good to go but windows update says i dont meet the requirements? wassatabout!?

Same here. Both initially failed on TM but once I turned TPM on in the BIOS the PC Heath Check was OK but Windows update still complains.

 

[Trox]

Same here. Both initially failed on TM but once I turned TPM on in the BIOS the PC Heath Check was OK but Windows update still complains.

Is secure boot enabled?

I installed my TPM but noticed I still had to enable Secure Boot as it showed disabled under Windows 10 system info.

 

[TNA]

This is only if VBS/Core isolation is turned on. I have it turned off, not noticed any performance issues.

Is it easy to turn off with a clean install?

 

[Grim5]

0 days to go

you mean minus 1

 

[BananaDunka]

Is it easy to turn off with a clean install?

Start > "Core Isolation"

Then toggle it off if it's on.

 

[Armageus]

Ars Technica's review is fairly comprehensive:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/10/windows-11-the-ars-technica-review/

 

[ChrisD.]

Decided to install it, I can always roll back if need be. I only play games on my PC and the main one I play works as did the MSI overlays etc. No issues so far and it feels fast and smooth to use.

 

[boosfuk]

Is secure boot enabled?

I installed my TPM but noticed I still had to enable Secure Boot as it showed disabled under Windows 10 system info.

I've enabled secure boot and still showing error. I'll probably fresh install anyway so not an issue.

 

[TheHitMan-1973]

So far so good really happy with Windows 11 , so easy to use

 

[Moley]

My surface pro now feels a bit like a MacBook but I quite like the new interface. I think I'll hold off upgrading my gaming desktop for now though - at least until I've seen reports from folks as to any impact it may have on games.