Windows 11

Note: To upgrade to Windows 11, devices should meet the Windows 11 minimum system requirements. Some Windows 10 features aren't available in Windows 11. System requirements to experience some Windows 11 features and apps will exceed the Windows 11 minimum system requirements. Before you begin Make sure the device you want to install Windows 11 on meets the Windows Update in Settings (recommended) If you’re upgrading from Windows 10, we recommend you wait until you're notified through Windows Update that the upgrade is ready for your device. To check if Windows 11 is ready for your device, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates. For known issues that might affect your device, you can also check Other ways to install Windows 11 (not recommended) 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 Create Windows 11 installation media On the Create tool now and follow the instructions to install Windows 11. Warning: • Microsoft recommends against installing Windows 11 on a device that does not meet the • Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup • Name: AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU • Type: REG_DWORD • Value: 1 • Note: Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might req...

Although the system can detect and configure most hardware automatically through the local library of drivers and Windows Update, the operating system may sometimes fail to detect some devices. If your computer is missing a particular driver, you have a device using an outdated driver, or you have to update an existing component to the latest version, Windows 11 includes multiple ways to download and install these controllers manually. This How to install drivers manually on Device Manager To install device drivers manually, you must download the package from the manufacturer support website and then use Device Manager to apply the update. Download drivers If you have to download the driver manually, you will have to open the manufacturer's driver and support page, search for your hardware model or serial number, and click the download button. However, every support website is different, so you will need to follow their directions to download the latest package available. Here's a short list of manufacturers' support pages to find and download device drivers for Windows 11: • • • • • • • Some companies such as Intel, AMD, Dell, and Lenovo also offer applications or quick methods to scan the system to detect, download, and install any missing drivers on Windows 11. Install drivers To install a driver manually on Windows 11, use these steps: • Open Start. • Search for Device Manager and click the top result to open the app. • Open the category with the device to install. • Q...

Try it! Universal search Select Search on the taskbar or press Windows logo key + S, then type what you want to find. You'll get personalized search results for people, email, and files in local and shared sites, or from the web. Desktop groups Use desktops to keep different tasks organized or for different parts of your life, like work and home. To create a new desktop, select Task view > New desktop. To switch between desktops, select Task view . To change a background on a desktop, in Task view, right-click (or press and hold) on the desktop and select Choose background. Microsoft account Your Microsoft account is your free all-access pass to Microsoft’s premier services. Sign in with your Microsoft account to access passwords, files, and more across your devices. Keyboard shortcuts No mouse? No problem! Keyboard shortcuts provide alternate ways to do something you'd typically do with a mouse. Press this To do this Windows logo key + Left arrow Maximize the app or desktop window to the left side of the screen Windows logo key + V Open the clipboard history Windows logo key + semicolon ( ;) Open emoji panel Windows logo key + H Open voice typing Windows logo key + S Open Search OneDrive Save your photos and files in the cloud with OneDrive and access them from any device, anywhere. 5 GB of free OneDrive storage comes with your Microsoft account. Explore Tips Open Tips to discover surprising and useful things you can do with Windows. Get Started app Get your PC set up jus...

List of all minimum system requirements for Windows 11 TPM: 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 Windows11Home and for Windows11Pro for personal use. Your device must be Certain 2 System requirements to run some apps will exceed the Windows11 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. Windows11 has all the power and security of Windows10 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 Windows10 features are not available in Windows11, see It’s free. But only Windows10 PCs that are running the most current version of Windows10 and meet the minimum hardware specifications will be able to upgrade. You can check to see if you have the latest updates for Windows10 in Settings/Windows Update. Note that in areas where the internet is metered, ISP fees may apply. Yes. After you have installed the Windows11 upgrade, there is a 10-day peri...

Download Windows 11 (Current release: Windows 11 2022 Update l Version 22H2) There are 3 options below for installing or creating Windows 11 media. Check out each one to determine the best option for you. If you are upgrading from Windows 10, we recommend that you wait until you are notified through Windows Update that the upgrade is ready for your PC. Before installing, please refer to the Windows 11 and check the This assistant is for those who wish to: • Upgrade a Windows 10 PC to Windows 11. Before you begin, check to see if the following conditions apply to you: • You have a Windows 10 license. • Your PC must have Windows 10, version 2004 or higher installed to run Installation Assistant. • Your PC must have 9 GB of free disk space to download Windows 11. Note: Your PC meets the After you download the Installation Assistant: • Select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool. • Once the tool confirms the device hardware is compatible, you will be presented with the license terms. Select Accept and Install. • Once the tool is ready, click the Restart Now button to complete installation on your computer. • It might take some time to install Windows 11, and your PC will restart a few times. Make sure you don’t turn off your PC. Note: Windows 11 Installation Assistant doesn’t run on ARM-based PCs. It’s only supported for PCs using x64 processors. If you need installation media to install Windows 11 on a different PC, see Create Windows 11 Installation Media. T...

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In this article This article lists the system requirements for Windows 11. Windows 11 is also Hardware requirements To install or upgrade to Windows 11, devices must meet the following minimum hardware requirements: • Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with two or more cores on a • Memory: 4 gigabytes (GB) or greater. • Storage: 64 GB or greater available disk space. Note There might be more storage requirements over time for updates, and to enable specific features within the OS. For more information, see • Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2.0 driver. • System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable. • TPM: • Display: High definition (720p) display, 9" or greater monitor, 8 bits per color channel. • Internet connection: Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates, and to download and use some features. • Windows 11 Home edition requires an internet connection and a Microsoft Account to complete device setup on first use. For more information, see the following Windows Insider blog post: For more information about tools to evaluate readiness, see OS requirements Eligible Windows 10 devices must be on version 2004 or later, and have installed the September 14, 2021 security update or later, to upgrade directly to Windows 11. Note • S mode is only supported on the Home edition of Windows 11. • If you're running a different edition of Windows in S mode, before upgrading to Windows 11, first • To switch a device out of Windows 10 in S m...

Recently on Askwoody.com, someone asked To start with, like many Windows users, I’m having to buy my way into could use any number of ways to I did try this tactic on an older Surface device not supported on Windows 11 and while the system received normal security updates, I had to manually upgrade it to Windows 11 22H2 using the The bottom line is this: Windows 11’s hardware requirements keep many users out of the Windows 11 ecosystem. Microsoft is clearly listening more to user feedback. Right-mouse-click options changed. File Explorer changed. And Microsoft We may not be able to easily move the task bar to the top or the right, but we are getting more changes to items that annoy users. Windows 11 has changed The bottom line here: Windows 11 shows Microsoft does listen to feedback, albeit slowly. One thing to note about Windows is the vast ecosystem built up around the platform. Many users complain Microsoft isn’t moving quickly enough to modernize File Explorer. But if it moves too fast, too many things that rely on File Explorer will be affected. Think back to 2001, when Apple totally revamped its desktop OS and released Mac OS X; the platform was changed so drastically that even important apps like Microsoft Word didn’t work, drivers were late in coming and many peripherals had to be replaced. Because so many businesses have standardized on Windows, making drastic changes just isn’t in the cards. Businesses still see Windows as the backbone of their desktops and works...