Can I Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11? A Step-by-Step Guide
Windows 11 is the latest version of Microsoft's operating system, and it comes with a new design, new features, and new performance improvements. If you are currently using Windows 10 and want to upgrade to Windows 11, you might be wondering if your PC is compatible and how to do it. In this article, we will answer these questions and show you how to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 in a few easy steps.
Is My PC Compatible with Windows 11?
Before you can upgrade to Windows 11, you need to make sure that your PC meets the minimum hardware requirements for the new OS. These are:
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
- Memory: 4 GB RAM.
- Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device.
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
- Display: High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9â diagonally, 8 bits per color channel.
- Internet connection: Microsoft account and internet connectivity required for setup for Windows 11 Home and for Windows 11 Pro for personal use.
To check if your PC meets these requirements, you can download and run the PC Health Check app from Microsoft's website. This app will scan your PC and tell you if it is eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11 or not.
How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11?
If your PC is compatible with Windows 11, you can upgrade to it through Windows Update. Here are the steps to follow:
- Make sure that your PC is running the latest version of Windows 10. To do this, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click on Check for updates. Install any available updates and restart your PC if needed.
- Go back to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click on Check for updates again. You should see a message that says "The Windows 11 upgrade is ready for your device". Click on Download and install now.
- Wait for the download and installation process to complete. This may take some time depending on your internet speed and PC performance. Your PC may restart several times during the process.
- After the installation is done, you will see a welcome screen where you can set up your preferences and sign in with your Microsoft account. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup.
Congratulations! You have successfully upgraded Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you encounter any issues while upgrading to Windows 11, here are some tips that might help:
- If you don't see the message that says "The Windows 11 upgrade is ready for your device" in Windows Update, it could mean that your PC is not eligible for the upgrade or that the upgrade rollout has not reached your device yet. You can check the status of the upgrade rollout on Microsoft's website.
- If you see an error message that says "This PC can't run Windows 11" or "This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements for running Windows 11", it could mean that your PC does not have a compatible processor, memory, storage, system firmware, TPM, graphics card, display, or internet connection. You can check the detailed system requirements on Microsoft's website and see if you can enable or upgrade any of these components on your PC.
- If you see an error message that says "Something went wrong" or "We couldn't install this update", it could mean that there was a problem with the download or installation process. You can try to fix this by running the Windows Update troubleshooter in Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update. You can also try to delete the temporary files in Settings > System > Storage > Temporary files and then restart the download and installation process.
Conclusion
Windows 11 is a free upgrade for
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