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Reinstalling Windows 11 on a Linux device

Anonymous
2023-03-03T14:11:42+00:00

I installed Linux (Pop!_OS) on my Asus Strix G15 2021 laptop. It's not been pleasant at all, mainly when it comes to gaming. I'm going to reinstall Windows 11 on it. Do I need to reenter my product key?

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  1. DaveM121 879.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-03-03T14:45:43+00:00

    Hi Magic Man1,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    If Windows cam pre-installed on your Asus Strix G15 2021, then you can re-install Windows anytime and it will activate automatically, because the OEM licence is stored on the motherboard.

    During the installation process skip the steps which ask for a product key and select the option 'I am Reinstalling Windows 11 on this PC', and activation will not be an issue

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  2. DaveM121 879.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-03-03T17:27:19+00:00

    Hi Magic Man1,

    Select 'Custom: Install Windows Only'

    On the next window you will see all partitions on you drive, from the top down, select each partition and click Delete, unless you have a separate partition for data.

    When the partitions merge into one 'Unallocated Space'. select that and click 'next' to begin the installation.

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  3. DaveM121 879.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-03-04T08:03:16+00:00

    Hi Magic Man1,

    Sorry, I was offline, yes, you can now enable Secure Boot.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-03-03T15:19:40+00:00

    I also disabled secure boot in the bios. Do I need to turn it on again to reinstall windows 11. Also do I need to reinstall the driver's, or will windows auto detect and install it automatically?

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  5. DaveM121 879.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-03-03T15:22:36+00:00

    Hi Magic Man1,

    To install Windows, BIOS must be in UEFI Mode, with CSM permanently disabled, and secure boot temporarily durng the installation.

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