Subj : Re: Windows 11
To   : paulie420
From : Nightfox
Date : Wed Oct 06 2021 10:20:11

  Re: Re: Windows 11
  By: paulie420 to Nightfox on Wed Oct 06 2021 09:24 am

 pa> I don't use Windows, at all - however I just got a new laptop and think I
 pa> should have some Windows install... 

 pa> This new laptop is a powerhouse and... is it smart/the norm to run Windows
 pa> 11 [or 10] in a VM? I don't really want/need to get OUT of Linux - only
 pa> have Windows when needed. [Running RipTEL or some light steam games.] 

I don't see anything wrong with running Windows in a VM.  There are Mac OS and Linux users who do that.

 pa> And... does my Windows 10 key work for Windows 11? Hmmmmm....

Did your new laptop come with Windows?  If so, I'd imagine you could make a backup of that and restore the backup in a VM and see if/how well it works.  I've heard current users who bought Windows 10 (or had Windows 10 come with a PC/laptop) should be able to update to Windows 11 for free.  I don't know if a Windows 10 key will work for a fresh Windows 11 install, but at least a Windows 10 install could be able to update to Windows 11.

Nightfox

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