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Use the Installation Assistant to upgrade. We recommend you wait until your device has been offered the upgrade to Windows 11 before you use the Installation Assistant. When you're ready, you can find it on the Windows 11 software download page. Create Windows 11 installation media. On the Windows 11 software download page, select Create tool ...
This FAQ is intended to answer questions about upgrading to Windows 10. An update ensures you have the most recent features and security improvements for your current version of Windows. If you want to update your device and need more info, see Windows Update: FAQ. If you're looking for info on upgrading to Windows 11, see Upgrade to Windows 11 ...
To check if Windows 11 is ready for your device, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates. If the upgrade is available for your device and you want to proceed, download and install it. Note: Downloading and installing Windows 11 will most likely take longer than a typical Windows 10 feature update.
Note: Windows 10 Update Assistant doesn't run on ARM-based PCs.It's only supported for PCs using x86/64 processors.
RAM: 4 GB. If your PC has less than 4GB of memory, there are sometimes options for upgrading to get additional RAM. You may want to consult your PC manufacturer’s website or with a retailer to see if there are easy and affordable options to meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11. Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device.
If your existing Windows 10 PC is running the current version of Windows 10 and meets the minimum hardware specifications to run Windows 11, it will be able to upgrade.
Windows 11. An upgrade differs from an update in that it moves your PC from a previous version of Windows—such as Windows 10—to Windows 11. This FAQ is intended to answer questions about upgrading to Windows 11. An update ensures you have the most recent features and security improvements for your current version of Windows.
To upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro manually, first check which edition you’re running and your activation state: Select Start > Settings > System > Activation. At the top of the Activation page, you see your edition: either Home or Pro. You‘ll also see if you’re activated under Activation state. Open Activation settings ...
Release Channel. Available. Next Step. Windows Update and Microsoft Update. Yes. None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update.
Activate Windows using a product key. A product key is a 25-character code, that looks like this: PRODUCT KEY: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX. During installation, you'll be prompted to enter a product key. Or, after installation, to enter the product key, select the Start button, and then select Settings > System > Activation > Update product ...
