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  1. HardBytes

    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    Got it done everything works wonderful. Thanks so much pendragon1
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    I edited that post by adding "It will have to be able to boot the AOMEI GUI so I can restore my OS drive if needed."
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    Ah OK. So I'll have to search how to make a USB UEFI bootable. Thanks It will have to be able to boot the AOMEI GUI so I can restore my OS drive if needed.
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    The only Boot option I have is the OS drive. Changes BIOS from Legacy, enabling TPM and secure boot, all my Boot Override options went away. I know LOL. I like it on a CD. Even if was on USB, I still don't have an option to boot from it. Frustrating.
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    One issue I have now discovered is I've lost the ability to Override boot order. If I wanted to restore my OS drive I have to be able to boot from CD where Aomei boot disk will be. Aomei GUI would appear which would allow me to restore a saved backup. Only option I have in my BIOS is to boot...
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    Follow up. All done without major issues. Thanks to all who helped!
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    I plan to use Aomei partition assistant, seems to be quick and easy.
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    So your saying convert to GPT while in Windows, then reboot to BIOS and then make changes. CMS off Change OS Type, from Other OS, to Windows UEFI Mode. Launch CSM : change to disable. TPM to enable. Turn off all legacy stuff. This should allow it to boot to Windows?
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    That's me but I did skip 8. I haven't installed a fresh OS since 2011 on my gaming PC plus am now on my 3rd CPU/mobo without fresh Windows install. PC has always been fine. I'm getting off topic, hopefully more will give input on changes to my particular mobo BIOS.
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    Yeah I saw that was one method of doing it but it doesn't explain in detail the changes needed in the my boards BIOS.
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    Folks, I don’t want to do a clean/new install. I shouldn’t have to I’m fairly sure. Thanks for your input anyway. Hopefully someone else can chime in. Edit: I will update to 11 later at some point. I plan to keep 10 for awhile. There are some Windows updates that won't install because my system...
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    70 year old needs sanity check. It's not that I don't know how to install a clean OS, it's just that I don't think it's necessary. Read so much in the interweb that's is a bit conflicting so I decided to post here. Been coming here everyday, just don't post much. System: Asus Z490-A I9-10850K...
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    [Epic Game Store] Deliver Us Mars FREE till 11-30-23

    Got it and so far I like it. Thanks for the share.
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    major security vulnerability in MSI Afterburner

    This...always this. It will always be safe.
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    Is cdkeyoffer.com safe?

    Windows / Office 180 Days. Lifetime Activation With Renewal Task🤔
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    Is cdkeyoffer.com safe?

    I saw some reviews where people got bad keys. Has anybody had good luck buying? I'm looking to grab MS Office2019 Professional Plus CD Key Global. Thanks
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    [H] Stock Alerts, Tips & Tears for Nvidia, AMD, Intel, PS5, XBOX

    I was surprised. BB started working the line b4 they opened at 10 am. I got there about 45 min b4 they opened and there was about 20 people in line, I almost left. I thought WTH I'll stick a bit more. Then an employee came out with a paper that said 3090 "anyone want a 3090?". I asked if that's...
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    [H] Stock Alerts, Tips & Tears for Nvidia, AMD, Intel, PS5, XBOX

    Snagged a 3090 FE at BB in Tulsa. Until I got there only the 3090 was left.
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    Same chipset, do I need to reinstall windows 10 ?

    Maybe cause of COVID..dunno, but I wasn't near that lucky trying it.
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    Same chipset, do I need to reinstall windows 10 ?

    I recently swapped a ASUS Z170-A to an Asus Z490-A and Win 10 would not reactivate. Long story short, I had to send MS receipts of my Z170-A purchase which was a PIA and took a long time. I read you can activate by phone or through some chat system...good luck with that. I had to RMA my Z490-A...
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    Swapping motherboards - Existing Windows 10 install

    No, it's was an upgrade from Windows 7 Ultimate (non-oem) to Win 10 that I did while it was free. Also, FWIW I've never did a fresh install of Windows since Jan 2011 to pesent date.
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    Swapping motherboards - Existing Windows 10 install

    I swapped out an Asus board that I rma'd with the same model. Windows would not activate and trying to get MS involved was a joke. Could never get their reactivation procedure to work so bought another key. (Win Pro). Before that I upgraded from an older mobo to a newer version and MS required I...
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    Just bought a 10850K. What's a good motheboard for it?

    Exactly the same for my Asus Z490-A Prime which is about $211 on Amazon. Asus Z-490A
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    How Often do you

    My last windows install from scratch was January 2011. Upgraded 2 mobo since then.
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    [SOLVED] New Build Problems - ASRock Z490 Aqua

    Not familiar with that mobo at all. Try XMP I. Turn off MCE (Multicore Enchancement) if it's in there. Run https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-sfc-scannow-to-repair-windows-system-files-2626161 What does CPU-z show for volts when running Prime? How are CPU temps?
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    Cox wants to turn your home WiFi into a public hotspot.

    I'll find out in a few months cause I'm moving to Oklahoma.
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    Cox wants to turn your home WiFi into a public hotspot.

    Exactly. Opting "in" is not the default but you can opt out. I use my own router and modem thanks anyway Comcrapper.
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    Windows 10 Reinstall Questions

    I had the same issue a while back, ran it again and it fixed it.
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    Increasing fonts size for larger resolution monitor

    I use https://www.wintools.info/index.php/system-font-size-changer
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    Official ASUS P8P67 Series Overclocking Guide and Information

    I'm back on my PC and have the guide in PDF. I can't find a PM of your email so please give it to me and I will send it. Or I can link it on Onedrive in a PM.
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    Official ASUS P8P67 Series Overclocking Guide and Information

    PM me your email and I'll set a reminder in my calendar. Else I will forget.
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    Official ASUS P8P67 Series Overclocking Guide and Information

    I still have it but I'm out of state and not at my computer for a few weeks.
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    No Windows 10 "sounds" but all other sound works

    NM, fixed. System sound was set to zero in the volume mixer. No clue why it would have done that. :(
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    No Windows 10 "sounds" but all other sound works

    I booted up this morning and noticed I had no Windows (1803) native sounds. All other sounds work fine (via speakers, headphones). I ran the audio troubleshooter (it found no issues) and searched the net for answers but I'm stumped. I cannot get the "test" button to toggle and play the sound...
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    Shadow of the Tomb Raider

    OK, what am I missing here? Can't run 1440 using DSR. Highest setting showing is 1920 x 1080. Any ideas? 6700K + GTX1080 Driver 391.35 Edit: After unchecking the DX12 box and checking it allowed the higher res to show.
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    520 Error on Main page

    #metoo :)
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    Win10 1803 - G-Sync broken?

    https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1051755/geforce-drivers/announcing-geforce-hotfix-driver-397-55/post/5338430/#5338430 ManuelGuzmanNV NVIDIA Customer Care Power Mod
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    Arma 3 Free to Play Weekend

    You assume I play on public servers I guess but I don't. Never have never will. I only play Pilgrimage mod in SP or COOP. COOP with friends only with me serving. Therefore I don't care about DLC assets.
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