Windows 10: Upgrade to Win11

I have been trying to resolve the failure of my attempt to move to Win11. A recent reply dated 15/05/2025 to my earlier query asking“How do I resolve this dilemma?Last reply May 15 2025 by questions Created May 15, 2025, by Carl ScottI attempted to install win11 after having confirmed that my pc was suitable for the upgrade, and have been met with the following result. I have attempted the “Retry” a number of times, been through the download a … “proposed an array of tasks to be undertaken to hopefully resolve the Win11 upgrade. The problem is that the array det

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Win11 upgrade not coming

If you checked again my previous replies, you can see ASUS re-installed my new notebook a even newer Win10 Home installation. After this 2nd time installation, I only did these to the toy:

1. installed chrome
   
2. changed its display brightness
   
3. changed wallpaper
   

After your previous suggestion, the 1 month temp McAfee was gone.

I can't figure out why I can't upgrade to Win11 for such a new notebook. Newer notebook will come with Win11 natively

 

Win11 upgrade not coming

One good news is that MS web site tells me my PC is included in Win11 upgrade list. And MS is doing more testing to prepare it (to this effect).

 

upgrading to win11

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

Upgrading to Windows 11 from a system that originally did not have Secure Boot enabled can be a bit tricky, but it is possible without doing a clean install. Here are the steps you can follow to upgrade to Windows 11 by enabling Secure Boot and using a Windows 11 disk image:

Step 1: Backup Your Data

Before making any changes, ensure that you have a complete backup of your important files and data. This is crucial to prevent any data loss during the process.

Step 2: Check Secure Boot and UEFI Mode

1. Enter BIOS:
   
   • Restart your PC and press the BIOS key (usually Delete, F2, or F10) to enter the BIOS setup.
     
2. Enable UEFI Mode:
   
   • In the BIOS, find the Boot menu.
     
   • Ensure that the boot mode is set to UEFI. If it’s set to Legacy, change it to UEFI.
     
3. Enable Secure Boot:
   
   • In the BIOS, navigate to the Secure Boot section.
     
   • Enable Secure Boot.
     
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     If you are going to modify BIOS Settings, please back up all your personal files first to ensure you do not lose data.
     

Step 3: Fix Boot Configuration Data (BCD)

After enabling Secure Boot, you might need to update your Boot Configuration Data (BCD) to ensure your system can boot correctly:

1. Create a Windows 11 Installation Media:
   
   • Download the Windows 11 Installation Media from the official Microsoft website.
     
   • Create a bootable USB drive using the tool provided.
     
2. Boot from Installation Media:
   
   • Insert the USB drive into your PC and restart.
     
   • Boot from the USB drive by selecting it in the BIOS boot menu.
     
3. Repair the Boot Configuration:
   
   • Once the Windows Setup screen appears, select Repair your computer at the bottom left corner.
     
   • Choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt.
     
   • In the Command Prompt, type the following commands to fix the BCD:
     
     
   • Close the Command Prompt and restart your PC. Ensure it boots into Windows.
     

Step 4: Upgrade to Windows 11

1. Run Windows 11 Setup:
   
   • After booting into Windows, insert the Windows 11 installation media (USB drive) if it's not already inserted.
     
   • Open File Explorer and navigate to the USB drive.
     
   • Run setup.exe from the USB drive.
     
2. Follow the Upgrade Process:
   
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade to Windows 11.
     
   • Choose the option to keep your files and apps when prompted.
     

Step 5: Verify Secure Boot and Windows 11 Installation

1. Check Secure Boot:
   
   • After the upgrade, go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Restart now under Advanced startup.
     
   • In the boot menu, select UEFI Firmware Settings and check that Secure Boot is still enabled.
     
2. Verify Windows 11 Installation:
   
   • After rebooting into Windows 11, go to Settings > System > About to verify that Windows 11 is installed.
     

If you encounter any issues during the process, feel free to ask for further assistance.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist