You can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free if your PC meets the minimum system requirements. To check if your PC is compatible, you can use the PC Health Check app.
Once you have confirmed that your PC is compatible, you can upgrade using one of the following methods:
- Windows Update: If you are running Windows 10 version 21H2 or later, you can check for the Windows 11 upgrade in Windows Update. Go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. If the upgrade is available, you will see it listed under "Available updates."
- Windows 11 Installation Assistant: You can also use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant to upgrade your PC. Download the tool from the Microsoft website and run it. The tool will check your PC for compatibility and then start the upgrade process.
- ISO file: You can also download the Windows 11 ISO file from the Microsoft website and create a bootable USB drive or DVD. Then, you can use the bootable media to install Windows 11 on your PC.
Here are the 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 gigabytes (GB)
- Storage: 64 GB available storage
- Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
- Display: High definition (720p) display with 96 pixels per inch (PPI) or higher
- Internet connection: Internet connection is required for some features
If you are not sure if your PC meets the minimum system requirements, you can check with your PC manufacturer.
Here are some things to keep in mind when upgrading to Windows 11:
- Make sure you have a backup of your important files before you start the upgrade.
- The upgrade process may take some time, so be patient.
- After the upgrade, you may need to reinstall some of your apps.
- If you have any problems with the upgrade, you can contact Microsoft support.
