Windows 10: Reinstalling Windows 11 on a gaming computer with Gigabyte B460M DS3H Motherboard License...

Hi, my son's computer is running out of storage 500GB originally and I am purchasing a 2TB M.2 SSD for him. I want to use the original license of Windows that came with his computer.His computer originally came with Windows 10 and received a free upgrade to Windows 11 from Microsoft. I don't remember getting a Windows install CD/DVD so when I install the new hard drive on his computer.1. Where can i find the install media to reinstall Windows 11? Can I install Windows 11 straight or do I have to install Windows 10 then try to get it upgraded to 11?2. Where can I find the license key for Wind

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Gigabyte B460M-DS3H Listing 2 Realtek Drivers, but same version

Confused a bit on this, Some reason my Motherboard site is listening 2 Realtek updated drivers, but same version for some reason


Should i go ahead tomorrow and update to 2020/10/29 version? when already running the 2020/10/5 version

B460M DS3H (rev. 1.0) Support | Motherboard - GIGABYTE Global

 

how i able UEFI in my motherboard b450m ds3h v2 gigabyte to install windows 11

Hi ,

Sabya here, Independent Windows Adviser. Hope you are doing well.

I can check from the specifications of your motherboard that it has UEFI support and Windows 11 Support -

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B450M-DS3H...

If you are having issues, please make sure your BIOS is updated to the latest -

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B450M-DS3H...

Please note flashing of the BIOS is risky and there is a chance of bricking the motherboard if it is not done correctly. Please make sure to check the process and to contact the manufacturer before proceeding -

https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/FAQ/308

If you are facing any other issue, please let me know.

This is a public user-to-user support forum. I'm a user like you helping other users. I do not work for Microsoft and cannot access any user accounts.

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Windows 10 License (after motherboard change)

Hi, so recently I built a PC in 2014 and now the motherboard is starting to go really fishy and I can feel it is slowly going to die.

I've got Windows 10 Pro installed on my PC, with a Gigabyte Motherboard. It was upgraded from Windows 8 Pro. Apparently it is a RETAIL version if I check via "cmd: slmgr -dli".

Now in a few days there's two things I might do; Replace my faulty motherboard to a new one (same model) OR since it is a second fail, change the motherboard from Gigabyte to ASUS.

Now I've got a few questions;

• If I replaced my motherboard to same gigabyte model (except the serial/ID will change for sure), Windows will mostly fail to activate right? If I change/replace to another same model motherboard, can I reactivate Windows? (I tried this on my first fail
  last year, and installing win8 and re-upgrading allowed me to activate).
• If I changed motherboard from Gigabyte to ASUS, will I still be able to reactivate Windows?

I've got my license linked to my Microsoft Account. I've online that after a hardware fail/change I can still activate Windows after all.

Also I got some questions on how this account links work;

• So if I linked my License to my MS Account, I should be able to activate on a motherboard replacement right? (Gigabyte model) - by clicking "I changed hardware recently".
• How about if I change Motherboard to an ASUS one, will I still be able to activate via using MS Account Link?

Also one my first fail; I cannot remember for sure but I think I just input my Windows 8 key into Windows 10 on my first-time replaced Gigabyte mobo and activation was fine.

ALSO: As my license is Retail; And a Retail license should allow transfer rights, wouldn't I be able to transfer my license anyway from my current motherboard to my new replaced/new company mobo? If so, how would I perform this step? Would
I need to deactivate on this faulty mobo first or what so?

Thanks! I'm a bit confused!