I just finished setting up my new TravelMate B311R-32-C31R in Windows 10 Pro. I decided to update to Windows 11, so I checked the docs on Acer Support site for this model and downloaded "Switching Operating Systems (OS)". It appears I have three choices.
- Update/switch using Acer's Recover Management in Control Center.
- Update/switch using <alt> + <F10> keys.
- Download/force/wait for Windows 11 update
#1 strays from the instructions given.
#2 I could not boot into Acer's Recovery Management during boot up.
#3 This probably works, but curious as to why the other two built-in options do not. I know the emmc drive has been partitioned by Acer with a hidden part by checking the drive C: properties.
TIA, John
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Tinkerer
Yes Windows 10 Pro is factory.
The <alt> <F10> takes me to the Windows Fix, Recovery, Go to Safe Mode, Troubleshooting, etc., screen. I forget what is on that screen as I rarely ever need it.
The Control Center method takes me to Windows Recovery.
Windows 10 Pro has updated to 21H1. And I have not manually downloaded any Windows updates. The only updates have been through Windows Update in Settings.
Bios version is 1.08.
John
Tinkerer
Tinkerer
Then I downloaded the applicable drivers from Acer, and applied most of them. Some were already at the version given, just a different date. A couple didn't appear like drivers, lacking a setup application, so I avoided those. There were 2 bluetooth and wi-fi drivers. My hardware had the AX201 chip/device so I used that one. Use your serial number to check the specs of your Travelmate.
So, yes, I have upgraded to Windows 11 on my TravelMate. To be exact, Windows 11 Pro, version 21H2.
A plus I noticed was the screen adjusted to the correct orientation when I flipped the screen from laptop to tablet mode!!
Thank you JackE for helping me think this through.
John
>>>#3 This probably works, but curious as to why the other two built-in options do not. I know the emmc drive has been partitioned by Acer with a hidden part by checking the drive C: properties.
Tinkerer
Why is system restore points disabled? I enabled it and created a restore point, set a maximum space for retore points, etc.