Reinstalling Windows after I converted a computer to ROON ROCK

You will need to create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive using this link. Use the "Download Now" under "Create Windows 11 Installation Media". Then do the following:

1. Attach the USB flash drive or insert the DVD on the PC where you want to install Windows 11.
2. Restart your PC.
   • If your PC does not automatically boot to the USB or DVD media, you might have to open a boot menu or change the boot order in your PC's BIOS or UEFI settings. 
   • To open a boot menu or change the boot order, you'll typically need to press a key (such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) immediately after you turn on your PC. For instructions on accessing the boot menu or changing the boot order for your PC, check the documentation that came with your PC or go to the manufacturer's website.
   • If you do not see the USB or DVD media device listed within the boot options, you may need to reach out to the PC manufacturer for instructions for temporarily disabling Secure Boot in your BIOS settings.
   • If changing the boot menu or order doesn't work, and your PC immediately boots into the OS you want to replace, it is possible the PC had not fully shut down. To ensure the PC fully shuts down, select the power button on the sign-in screen or on the Start menu and select Shut down.
3. On the Install Windows page, select your language, time, and keyboard preferences, and then select Next.
4. Select Install Windows.

It will ask your for the Key at some point in installation. Enter that and continue with the installation. The machine will restart a few times, and that is alright.

Good luck!

Thanks for the detaled instructions.  Headed  to the gym now.  will report back results later today. 

Jerry

Looks like the disk was partitioned by Roon.  I'm getting an error.  "The selected disk has an MBR partition table.  On EFI systems, the operating system can only be installed on GPT disks."

The disk currently shows 3 small partitions called Disk 0 partition 1, 2, and 3, which I think is where ROCK is installed.  

It also has Disk 0, unallocated space which is 450 GB which is probably what I need to partition.  but setup doesn't do this for me. 

Sorry for my lack of knowledge here.

Thanks,

Jerry

Try this link.

In your case, Option 1 is the only choice.

This is directly from Microsoft support and has been helpful to many users.

Thanks for your help.  I got it done.  Once I got it going I had to reinstall all my apps, set up email, etc and then I had no sound because the driver didn't install correctly.  So it took me a while, but now everything is working great.  I'm using this computer to work from my listening chair using a wireless keyboard and mouse and my big screen TV as the monitor.  Very handy for looking up things that cross my mind while listening.  I was tending to spend a lot of time with a laptop in my lap while listening but that is bad for my spine to keep my head down so much and the laptop often gets warm on the legs.  The keyboard is much more comfortable.

Jerry

You are welcome! God to know that your PC is up and running as per your expectations.