I'm looking to convert my disks from MBR to GPT for Windows 11, but I'm really concerned about the risk of my computer not booting after the process. I've done some searching, but the instructions are a bit confusing for me. I want to make sure I don't lose any data or have problems booting up my system. Can anyone help with guidance on how to do this safely?
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Definitely back up all your important data before making any changes! If you're looking for detailed steps, check out this guide: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/convert-mbr-to-gpt-disk.
Honestly, if you're really worried about boot issues, I'd suggest just doing a clean install instead. Using the mbr2gpt tool can be risky because there's always a chance something could go wrong during the conversion process.
If this is a new setup, you shouldn't have to do anything special—Windows will handle the disk configuration for you during the installation. Just be cautious if you're dealing with an older system; if it has issues like lack of secure boot, that could complicate things.
I got this PC as a hand-me-down, and I noticed it’s from 2020, but I can't upgrade to Windows 11 because it lacks secure boot.