Solved One last attempt to change LEGACY to EUFI

PC Health gives the green Light.
Windows update doesn't. Weird is it not?

first installment...

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19043.1237]
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C:\WINDOWS\system32>diskpart

Microsoft DiskPart version 10.0.19041.964

Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation.
On computer: DESKTOP-ERSOF1L

DISKPART> lis dis

Disk ### Status Size Free Dyn Gpt
-------- ------------- ------- ------- --- ---
Disk 0 Online 223 GB 454 MB *
Disk 1 Online 465 GB 0 B

DISKPART> sel dis 0

Disk 0 is now the selected disk.

DISKPART> det dis

KINGSTON SA400S37240G
Disk ID: {5606494C-2AFC-11EC-BC16-E0D55E7A8AFB}
Type : SATA
Status : Online
Path : 0
Target : 0
LUN ID : 0
Location Path : PCIROOT(0)#PCI(1700)#ATA(C00T00L00)
Current Read-only State : No
Read-only : No
Boot Disk : Yes
Pagefile Disk : Yes
Hibernation File Disk : No
Crashdump Disk : Yes
Clustered Disk : No

Volume ### Ltr Label Fs Type Size Status Info
---------- --- ----------- ----- ---------- ------- --------- --------
Volume 1 G System Rese NTFS Partition 100 MB Healthy
Volume 2 C NTFS Partition 222 GB Healthy Boot
Volume 3 FAT32 Partition 100 MB Healthy System
Volume 4 NTFS Partition 450 MB Healthy Hidden

DISKPART> lis par

Partition ### Type Size Offset
------------- ---------------- ------- -------
Partition 1 Primary 100 MB 1024 KB
Partition 2 Primary 222 GB 101 MB
Partition 3 System 100 MB 222 GB
Partition 4 Recovery 450 MB 222 GB

DISKPART>

So far so good.

That completes the MBR2GPT.


The BIOS: F6

Upgrade the BIOS: F6 > F15b







The images and commands confirmed GPT.

Looks good.



After upgrading the BIOS > perform an in place upgrade repair: Windows 10 > Windows 11

zbook said:

The images confirmed GPT.

Looks good.

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Should I download W11 from MCT on USB then install?

Please upgrade the BIOS first so that there are fewer issues for upgrading Windows.

Either order may work.




For an in place upgrade repair the iso can be installed on the desktop or on a flash drive or both.

The flash drive has the added advantage for Windows Recovery Environment (RE).

If you've not already started upgrading the BIOS choose F13 instead of F15b.


I'm heading to bed and will catch up sometime tomorrow.

Please comment about the BIOS and Windows upgrades.

If the Windows upgrade is successful that will complete the troubleshooting.

If there are Windows 11 upgrade error messages or codes run setupdiag: SetupDiag - Windows Deployment

zbook said:

So far so good.

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zbook said:

That completes the MBR2GPT.

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Can't figure out the content of the link, sorry.

BTW went on BIOS to enable Secure Boot, I got this message:
Platform Setup Mode
Secure Boot can be enabled when Platform in User Mode
Repeat Operation after enrolling PLatform key (PK)

zbook said:

So far so good.

That completes the MBR2GPT.



Update CPU microcode SA-00295 to solve potential security vulnerabilities in CPU, please refer to more information: INTEL-SA-00295
Improve DDR compatibility
Workaround beta BIOS to improve Kingston DDR4 stability concern on some specific memory chip suppliers.
Update CPU Microcode to address a potential security vulnerability in CPUs, see more: INTEL-SA-00241


Update CPU Microcode to address a potential security vulnerability in CPUs, see more: INTEL-SA-00233


Support of future 9th Generation Intel® Core™ processors
Update CPU microcode
Support Intel Optane H10
Improved system performance and stability


Optimized for Intel® 9th Gen Core™ Processors


Optimized for Intel 9000 CPU

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Should I run CP entering the above?

For BIOS upgrades see instructions on the Gigabyte website.


The information above were the Gigabyte website reports about the missed BIOS upgrades.


There are many TF and EF members that use Gigabyte motherboards.
Maybe somebody can guide you through their preferred method.
This is from the Gigabyte website:

zbook said:

For BIOS upgrades see instructions on the Gigabyte website.


The information above were the Gigabyte website reports about the missed BIOS upgrades.


There are many TF and EF members that use Gigabyte motherboards.
Maybe somebody can guide you through their preferred method.
This is from the Gigabyte website:

How to Reflash Motherboard BIOS - GIGABYTE Global

GIGABYTE How to Reflash Motherboard BIOS service, ensuring you have the best experience when using GIGABYTE products and services.

www.gigabyte.com

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OK I'll look into it.
I really do not know how to thank you enough.
Take care.

Used Windows Assistant to install W11. All sweet.
Thanks to you all and a special thanks to @zbook

Post a full shot of Partition Wizard if you please.

AddRAM said:

Post a full shot of Partition Wizard if you please.

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Yes Sir very very glad to oblige.

Now you can wipe the 465GB drive and use it for storage if you want.

You could delete it to unallocated space and make 2 partitions on it, 1 for some images and 1 for Data

But you will have to see if windows boots on it`s own with Disk 2 unplugged.

hsehestedt said:

Just to add to what Ghot stated...

Note that if you enable CSM you are enabling legacy support. That is the whole point of CSM - Compatibility Support Module. If at all possible, especially with a clean install, I would suggest turning off CSM unless you have hardware that absolutely requires it. However, you will be fine having it on - you are still running in UEFI mode, you are simply adding legacy support into the mix by enabling the CSM.

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For the record, you can have CSM enabled or disabled and STILL get use UEFI. Been there, done that. For the most part, CSM will generally affect the GPU (If a GPU does not support UEFI, CSM will need to be enabled as it supports legacy (non-UEFI GPU's).

However enabling/disabling will not affect the ability of the OS to be installed in UEFI mode. Again, been there, done that. That said, I am running my system with CSM disabled since my GPU supports UEFI, and I use Secure Boot (also requires CSM to be disabled). My OS is also in UEFI mode.

hsehestedt said:

1) Enable your TPM. Note that this would only apply if you purchased and plugged in a TPM module. You would know if you did this!
2) In lieu of #1, enable the Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT). This is described on the same page. Basically, this is a firmware implementation of the TPM and can be used in place of a physical TPM.

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Whether you bought a TPM module, or the system has firmware built in (PTT), you may still need to enable it as many boards featuring firmware TPM (built in TPM aka PTT) have it disabled by default. All 3 of my Gigabyte motherboards I bought featuring PTT is off by default in the BIOS.

Unfortunately this has cause massive confusion with many buying something (TMP module) they already have but don't know it because the feature is usually off by default in the BIOS.

hsehestedt said:

Now, this last point may be a sticking point. Normally, I would also tell you to enable "Secure Boot" in your UEFI firmware, but I don't see any reference to it in the user guide. I guess that you will just need to see what happens without any such option.

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The feature "may" appear only if CSM is disabled. On my Gigabyte Z390 (shown in my system specs), the "Secure Boot" option won't be shown unless CSM is disabled as shown in my BIOS screen shots below...

CSM enabled (no Secure boot option)...



CSM enabled (Secure Boot option shown)...



Also notice you still have to ability to install the OS in UEFI mode as shown by the attached USB drive (UEFI).