As early as the end of 2022, Microsoft can upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free. The upgrade process is similar to regular Windows 10 updates, provided your hardware is compatible and meets the upgrade requirements.
Microsoft also offers several ways to download Windows 11 manually, including: using the (Setup Assistant) application, which you can download and install as an upgrade from the Windows Update section in Settings, or (Windows 11 Media Creation Tool) to automate the process of creating a bootable USB installation drive or Download the ISO file for installation.
First, what are the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11?
To upgrade for free from the (Windows Update) section in Settings, your computer must be running Windows 10, version 2004 or later. There are also some technical specifications that must be present on your computer, and they are:
- The computer must have a processor speed of 1 GHz or faster and have two or more cores. The processor architecture must be 64-bit or System-on-Chip (SoC).
- The storage or disk drive of your computer must be 64 GB or more.
- Your computer must have 9GB of free space to download Windows 11.
- UEFI system firmware has a secure boot feature.
- The Security Processor (TPM) is version 2.0.
- Graphics card must be DirectX 12 or higher compatible.
- Computer monitors must be larger than 9 inches and have a resolution of at least 720p.
- Windows 11 requires an Internet connection and a Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use.
Second, how to check if your computer is compatible with Windows 11:
If your hardware does not meet the above requirements, you may not be able to install Windows 11 at this time and you will need to purchase a new PC that meets the requirements if you want to use the system.
If you are not sure if your device meets the requirements, you can check with the manufacturer, or if your computer is running Windows 10, you can use the PC Health Check app to check if your device is compatible with Windows 11.
- To use this application, you can download it from the Microsoft website and install it on your computer from this link.
- After the application installation is complete, click on the “Check Now” option. After the verification process is complete, a pop-up will appear showing the status of your computer's compliance with the Windows 11 system requirements.
third; To upgrade to Windows 11:
1- Upgrade through the Windows Update section in Settings:
This method is the best option for updating your computer's operating system because you don't need to download anything and the installation process is as simple as installing a new system update.
Note: Be sure to back up all important files, applications, and data on your computer before upgrading to avoid accidents.
To update your operating system, you can follow these steps:
- Go to the settings (settings) of your computer.
- Click on the Update & Security option.
- Click on the Windows Update option on the left sidebar of the screen.
- Click Options (check for updates) to check for updates.
- If Windows 11 can be installed, you will see the option to download and install, click on it and wait for the installation process to complete.
2- Apply the update using the installer:
This method will be a suitable option if you want to update from any version of Windows 10 or if you have used the previous method but cannot find Windows 11 available in the (Windows Update) section. To use this method, you can follow these steps:
- Go to the Microsoft website and download the Setup Assistant application from this link.
- In the (Windows 11 Setup Wizard) section, click on the Download Now option and install the application on your device.
- After the installation process is complete, the application will display the license terms. Select Accept and Install. Once the application installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer.
- Click the Restart Now button, then wait for a while as the device will automatically restart several times until the installation process is completed.
