How to Upgrade to Windows 11
You can download and install Windows 11 from the Windows Update app in Windows 10.
Click Start, type Windows Update, and then select Windows Update settings. Select Check for updates. If the Windows 11 update is available, Upgrade to Windows 11 is ready—and it’s free! is displayed. Select Download and install. Read through the Software License Terms and then select Accept and install. Restart the computer when prompted. Sign in to your Windows account when the sign-in window appears.
Windows 11 Minimum System Requirements
To upgrade to Windows 11, your computer must meet the minimum system requirements. The Windows 11 requirements work slightly differently than previous minimum system requirements for operating systems like Windows 10.
Check out Microsoft’s system requirements page and pay careful attention to features like UEFI, Safe Boot, and TPM 2.0. These exist outside of the normal memory, processor, and graphics requirements of a Windows OS, which are otherwise similar to Windows 10.
Is Windows 11 Free?
If you’re a consumer with a legally obtained copy of Windows 10 and meet the minimum system requirements, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free.
If you don’t own a copy of Windows 10, Windows 11 licenses will be available for purchase.
When Did Windows 11 Launch?
Microsoft released Windows 11 to the public on October 5, 2021.
