Windows 11??

Must admit I made a mistake by not checking BIOS for TPM state first. TPM was not on !!!
It was like this at first (also BIOS default setting)

That means that another module was expected on a connector on the MB.
When this was selected:

TPM module mounted on the MB was selected. Windows found it

MikeMecanic said:

Filename: 21996.1.210529-1541.co_release_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_en-us.iso
File size: 4.54GB
Product Key: W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX

That is the file name and size of the one I am using.

That key is the generic KMS key for W10 Pro, don't use it or you'll need a KMS server to activate.

Generic Product Keys to Install Windows 10 Editions

A clean install of W11 Pro, skipping entering a key when asked, will install the generic *3V66T key. This cannot activate on its own, but will activate if the machine (whether physical or a VM) already has a digital licence for W10 Pro. An in-place upgrade of an installed and activated W10 (Home or Pro) will also give you an activated W11.

Edwin said:

Too many users in this room, and nobody wearin a mask! Tsk, Tsk, Tsk!

Thanks.

Did anybody try direct upgrade from W10, insider or not ?

CountMike said:

Did anybody try direct upgrade from W10, insider or not ?

Yes, in fact I did and it went just fine. It activated and it's just working so far. I haven't found any issues but I haven't tried to break it.. I'll try that today

CountMike said:

Did anybody try direct upgrade from W10, insider or not ?

Here:

Bree said:

I'm in the process of upgrading a Legacy MBR install of a W10 Home in a Hyper-V VM to W11...

Install Windows 11 Home using Local Account | Windows 11 Forum

Great, I already lost interest in insider so I'll make backup and upgrade. It's already activated and set up pretty good.

The leaked ISO is in good shape. The upgrade was longer, 38 minutes. No change apart the last portion and Installing Windows 11 shows up immediately.
One bug only, system settings crashes when tweaking Notifications & Actions.

Beautiful shape all over, even dark mode that we do not use usually is very nice.

+1

First time we try that one, enabling WinGet with the bundle package works offline. Same for our favorite apps, all good. No trace of News & interest, not even in Regedit.

TPM 2.0 is not an issue with a ThinkPad. Disabling web search is not working.

Will try a clean install later on.

Code:

Edition    Windows 11 Pro
Version    Dev
Installed on    ‎6/‎17/‎2021
OS build    21996.1
Experience    Windows Feature Experience Pack 321.14700.0.3