I'm not very confident with computers, so I'm looking for some reassurance before upgrading. I installed Windows 11 in 2022, but afterward my PC became stuck on the automatic repair screen. Several support people couldn't fix it, and I eventually stopped trying because of school. A classmate finally got it working again this year and suspected there were problems with the power supply and motherboard. The computer is currently running Windows 10, and its specifications appear to meet the Windows 11 requirements. I'm worried that upgrading could cause the same failure again. Should I repair or test the hardware first, or would it be reasonable to try Windows 11 now?
3 Answers
Windows 11 has received several years of updates since 2022, so the software itself is more mature now. If the hardware checks out, you should be fine with 8 GB of RAM, though 16 GB will feel more comfortable. Still, the earlier power-supply and motherboard concerns are more important than the Windows version, so test those first.
A clean installation from a bootable USB would probably be safer than upgrading over the existing Windows installation, especially since the previous install ended in automatic repair. It will erase the system drive, so back up documents, photos, game saves, and anything else important beforehand. Make sure you have another computer available to create recovery media in case something goes wrong.
I wouldn’t upgrade until you’re confident the power supply and motherboard are healthy. An operating-system upgrade usually shouldn’t damage hardware, but an existing hardware problem can make the installation fail or leave the system unable to boot. Check the power supply, run memory and storage diagnostics, and make sure your important files are backed up first.
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