Windows 10: Should I download windows 11 or 10 when moving to a new drive?

So my laptop came pre-installed with Windows 10. I know that when a laptop comes with Windows 10, you can put in a new drive and download windows onto it while keeping the full version without putting in a key. However, on this same laptop I decided to update to windows 11. If I get a new drive, do I have to download windows 10 or do I download windows 11? I read that when buying a laptop with windows 10, that the os stays within the device and moves over to the new drive. I did not buy it with 11, I only updated to 11. This is where the confusion comes in when deciding which version to put on

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Download Windows 10 TH/RS

Download new July 11 CU KB4025342 x64 (784MB)

Brings system to 15063.483

List of improvements and fixes found here.

Sorry to steal your thunder on this one @DRone. *Stick Out Tongue

 

Can I still upgrade to Windows 11 if I change the storage drive, CPU, and motherboard?

Thanks for the quick reply.

If I understood you correctly I'll have to follow the following steps:

1. Install the new hardware with Windows 10 still on the old drive.
   
2. Re-activate Windows 10 (probably requiring Microsoft Support).
   
3. Move the activated Windows 10 to the new drive.
   
4. Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11.
   

Is that correct?