Your Windows 10 computer, according to Microsoft, is eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11. What now? There are several ways to get the new operating system for free. The options are as follows.
Microsoft is currently offering a free upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10. Before making the operating system available to other currently qualified hardware, Microsoft has begun offering a free upgrade to new devices still shipping with Windows 10. This is done before making the OS available to other existing hardware that is eligible.
Windows 11 will be released for personal computers running Windows 10.
Upgrade to Windows 11 requires an Intel 8th Generation Coffee Lake or Zen 2 processor, TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) support, 4 gigabytes of RAM, and 64GB of storage space.
Because Microsoft is also gradually releasing Windows 11, the free upgrade will not yet be available to all existing PCs officially supported by Microsoft. This is because Microsoft is still releasing Windows 11 progressively. According to Microsoft, by the middle of 2022, the Windows 11 upgrade should be available for download on all existing and eligible personal computers.
If you have a brand-new computer that came preinstalled with Windows 10 or another device that supports the upgrade to Windows 11, here’s how to get it right now.
• Use Microsoft’s PC Health Check app to see if your computer is officially supported.
• Make backups of your important data, files, and apps.
• To update Windows 10, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update on your Windows 10 computer.
• Always check for updates.
• If you are offered a free upgrade to Windows 11, you will be given the option to download and install it.
The invitation to upgrade to Windows 11.
• To download and install, click the link.
• To configure the settings for Windows 11, follow the on-screen prompts.
If you do not see the free upgrade to Windows 11 and your computer is supported, you may be able to skip the wait by using Microsoft’s new Installation Assistant. We provide you with a guide that will allow you to upgrade to Windows 11 without waiting.
Windows 11 will be pre-installed on any new personal computer purchased; however, there is no reason to spend additional money on the operating system if your existing Windows 10 computer is eligible for a free upgrade. Instead, Microsoft offers several distribution methods for the new operating system, allowing you to choose the strategy that best meets your needs.
Check Compatibility
The debate over Windows 11 requirements has been perplexing. The first step is to see if your current Windows 10 computer is compatible with the free update. The Microsoft PC Health Check Tool is the most efficient way to run this goal.
Navigate to the Windows 11 Specifications page (which will open in a new window) and scroll down to the section labeled “Check for compatibility.”
To successfully install the program, follow the instructions after clicking the Download PC Health Check App link. Then, within the app, click the “Check now” button.
If your computer is compatible, you will see a message indicating that it meets the requirements for Windows 11.
Check for Updates
Your next step should be to see if the update is already available for your computer, as Microsoft is gradually rolling out Windows 11 to compatible Windows 10 systems.
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update on your Windows 10 computer, and then click the Check for updates button. The installation process can begin after checking to see if Windows 11 is already installed for you.
Download Using the Installation Assistant
Rather than waiting for the upgrade, you can install Windows 11 on your computer right away by using Microsoft’s Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
Then, launch the Download Windows 11 page (this action will open a new window), then navigate to the Windows 11 Installation Assistant section and click the Download now button.
Run the Windows11InstallationAssistant.exe file you downloaded earlier. If you click the “Accept and Install” button, your current installation of Windows 11 will be upgraded to Windows 11. You should be able to use your personal Download during the installation process.
After the installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer.
You can restart the machine immediately or wait for the 30-minute timer to expire if you need more time to save any open work.
After your computer has finished restarting, you will be able to sign in to Windows again. After the final bit of setup is completed, you will be brought to the brand new Windows 11 desktop.
Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool
Make use of Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool, which allows you to create installation media for the new operating system. This is an additional option. For example, when you are on the “Download Windows 11” page, click the “Download Now” button in the “Create Windows 11 Installation Media” section (this will open a new window).
Run the MediaCreationToolW11.exe file, then accept the license terms and confirm the language and edition of Windows that you want to use. You will then be given the option of creating an ISO file, burning it to a disc, or copying the installation files to a USB drive.
If you choose to install Windows 11 from a USB drive, the tool will now download any necessary installation files for Windows 11 and copy them to the USB drive. Then, open the drive & double-click the setup.exe file to begin the upgrade process.
To upgrade from an ISO file, choose a location for the file and then rename it to something more descriptive. After that, an ISO file containing the installation files is saved on your computer. Open File Explorer, double-click the ISO file to open it, and double-click the setup.exe file to install the software.
All your personal files and apps will be preserved as part of the Windows 11 upgrade. You can choose to keep just personal files or Nothing at all. To have Windows 11 check for available updates, click the Next button and accept the license terms.
Once your computer has restarted, sign in to complete the setup process. Depending on what you decide to keep, Windows may prompt you to modify your privacy settings to personalize them. You will then be brought to the desktop.
Download Disk Image
You can download the Windows 11 ISO file to your computer. To obtain the ISO file, select the product’s language, click the Confirm button, and finally click the Download button. Then, navigate to the Download Windows 11 Disk Image section on Microsoft’s website.
After the download is complete, double-click the ISO file, followed by the setup.exe file. Windows 11 can check for and download updates by clicking the Next button on the initial install screen. When you reach the Ready to Install screen, Windows 11 will be installed, and all of your personal files and apps will be preserved by default.
Change this by clicking the Change button and selecting Personal files only or Nothing from the drop-down menu. To begin the upgrade, select Next, then Install. Then, sign in to Windows 11 after your computer has restarted to examine your updated operating system.
Conclusion
There you go, the easy guide to upgrading your Windows 10 computer to 11.
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