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securely and efficiently check if your pc is eligible 1 to upgrade to windows 11 in three easy steps use the arrow keys to navigate through the pivots and tab to focus on focusable content inside a pivot section ready to upgrade system requirements settings select the start button then click on settings update security click on update security windows update select check for updates to see if your pc can run windows 11 or if the upgrade is ready for your pc 1 minimum system requirements read here for more information on system requirements and information on how some pcs might be able to update or change settings to meet the requirements list of all minimum system requirements for windows 11 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 check here for information on how your pc might be able to meet this requirement list of all minimum system requirements for windows 11 tpm trusted platform module tpm version 2 0 check here for instructions on how your pc might be enabled to meet this requirement graphics card compatible with directx 12 or later with wddm 2 0 driver display resolution high definition 720p display that is greater than 9 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 your device must be running windows 10 version 2004 or later to upgrade free updates are available through windows update in settings update and security certain features require specific hardware 2 system requirements to run some apps will exceed the windows 11 minimum device specifications check device compatibility information specific to the apps you want to install available storage on your device will vary based on installed apps and updates performance will scale with higher end more capable pcs additional requirements may apply over time and for updates find the right fit sleek innovative and exactly what you need find a windows 11 pc that fits your needs today shop all pcs help me choose shop for a windows 11 pc at these retailers 1 2 microsoft store buy online best buy buy online walmart buy online dell buy online amazon buy online costco buy online want windows 11 on your custom built pc whether installing windows on your custom pc or building a new one you may need to purchase a license to run windows 11 2 get your license frequently asked questions expand all collapse all what is the difference between windows 10 and windows 11 windows 11 has all the power and security of windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look it also comes with new tools sounds and apps every detail has been considered all of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your pc some windows 10 features are not available in windows 11 see windows 11 specifications do my accessories work with windows 11 if your accessories worked with windows 10 and meet the windows 11 requirements they should work with windows 11 if you want to be sure please check with your accessory manufacturer what are the minimum hardware requirements for windows 11 the minimum hardware requirements are available here how do i know if my current windows 10 pc meets the hardware requirements for windows 11 windows update will provide an indication if pc is eligible or not check by going to settings windows update what if my pc doesn t meet the minimum hardware specifications can i stay on windows 10 yes windows 10 continues to be a great version of windows we have committed to supporting windows 10 until october 14 2025 how will i know when the upgrade is available for my windows 10 pc windows update will provide an indication if and when your pc is eligible or you can check by going to settings windows update how much does it cost to upgrade from windows 10 to windows 11 it s free but only windows 10 pcs that are running the most current version of windows 10 and meet the minimum hardware specifications will be able to upgrade you can check to see if you have the latest updates for windows 10 in settings windows update note that in areas where the internet is metered isp fees may apply what is the difference between upgrade and update an update can consist of bug and security fixes and new features in a version of windows they tend to roll out throughout the year an upgrade is when you change versions for example moving from windows 10 to windows 11 or moving editions from windows home to windows pro how long will the free upgrade offer last the free upgrade offer does not have a specific end date for eligible systems however microsoft reserves the right to eventually end support for the free offer can i continue to use windows 10 yes you do not have to upgrade to windows 11 we will continue to support windows 10 until october 14 2025 does windows 11 take up more space on my pc than windows 10 no windows 11 and windows 10 require approximately the same amount of disk space during the upgrade process however extra space is required windows will clean up this extra disk space about 10 days after the upgrade is complete is windows 11 a windows 10 replacement windows 11 is the newest version of windows however we will continue to support windows 10 until october 14 2025 if i upgrade to windows 11 what happens to my files by default all your files and data will transfer however we recommend backing up your files before installation learn more about onedrive pc folder backup can i go back to windows 10 after i upgrade if i don t like windows 11 yes after you have installed the windows 11 upgrade there is a 10 day period where you can move back to windows 10 while keeping files and data that you brought along with you to go back to windows 10 select start settings system recovery go back after the 10 day period is over you will need to back up your data and do a clean install to move back to windows 10 how long does it take to install windows 11 downloading and installing windows 11 will most likely take longer than a typical windows 10 feature update you can use your pc while you re downloading windows 11 and you also have the option to schedule the installation to happen at a specific time when you aren t planning on using your pc once it is downloaded and ready to install you will be guided through the installation process which includes a series of screens and prompts there will be at least one restart by default all your files and data will transfer however we recommend backing up your files before installation learn more about onedrive pc folder backup note that in areas where the internet is metered isp fees may apply if your organization manages your pc please contact your company s it department about getting windows 11 can i upgrade my windows 10 pc to windows 11 if i m running s mode if your pc meets the minimum hardware specifications the windows 10 home edition in s mode can upgrade to the windows 11 home edition in s mode if your windows 10 pc is running the pro edition in s mode you will need to switch out of s mode to upgrade to windows 11 pro windows 11 pro edition is not available in s mode can a really old pc run windows 11 windows update will provide an indication if pc is eligible or not check by going to settings windows update many pcs that are less than five years old will be able to upgrade to windows 11 they must be running the most current version of windows 10 and meet the minimum hardware requirements where can i find more information about windows 11 for my business learn about windows 11 for your business what edition of windows 11 will i get when i upgrade the free upgrade is for the same edition as you have on your windows 10 device if you have windows 10 home edition you will be upgraded to windows 11 home edition does the upgrade to windows 11 have any geographical limitations devices eligible for the upgrade to windows 11 do not have any special geographic limitations and can be offered for sale in all markets where windows is sold how will i know if i purchased a pc that can upgrade to windows 11 there will be a few ways to identify a device eligible for the upgrade to windows 11 we have currently developed a system to include markers for device boxes packaging printed fact tags in box flyers printed catalogues in store signage product webpages web banners retail demonstration experiences and print and digital ads you can also check to see if it meets the minimum hardware requirements why should i upgrade to windows 11 windows 11 offers enhanced performance comprehensive security and a new design new features like snap layouts widgets and chat give you the ability to find what you need and to connect with who you need to quickly to learn more about the easy to use windows 11 features click here when should i upgrade to windows 11 check settings windows update to see if your pc meets the minimum system requirements and to confirm that the upgrade is ready for your pc once the upgrade is ready we recommend that you initiate the free upgrade to windows 11 right away this allows you to experience the benefits of windows 11 does microsoft 365 work with windows 11 microsoft 365 and windows 11 are optimized to work together and give you the best customer experience to learn more view the microsoft 365 page how does the pc health check app work pc health check is an app on your pc that helps you understand the health of your computer better it will also let you know if your computer meets the minimum system requirements to upgrade to windows 11 and if your computer is not eligible for the upgrade it will show you why see this article for more information on how to run pc health check links windows insider program windows support windows blog ask the community newsletter screens simulated features and app availability may vary by 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