How to install it by updating Windows 10?

Do you want to use Windows 11 now? If you have a PC running Windows 10, the operation is very simple, fast and above all, it is free. Here’s how to upgrade your Windows 10 system to Windows 11.

Windows 11 What is available and good newsIt’s free when you already have a Windows 10 license. If the update is simple and officially done with the Windows update, this method is currently not available for all computers. Microsoft has announced that the deployment of Windows 11 will be done in stages via the Windows update:

• Newly marketed PCs are a priority, Like Surface computers and tablets (designed by Microsoft, you will not serve better than yourself)
• The most recent computers to come later (in the summer or at the beginning of the 2021 school year)
• Microsoft and manufacturers will go back year after year

Eventually, it may take months for your computer to benefit from Windows 11. It’s a little frustrating … good news: You have the opportunity to “push” the update That’s what we’re going to look at here. Even here, the operation is very simple and can be done quickly. We explain how to do it.

Remember, information is important, not all PCs are incompetent Windows 11. Your machine must meet certain criteria, such as the TPM 2.0 module (one for all PCs from 2016), but the most recent CPU.

Do I need to back up my data before switching to Windows 11?

We have updated on more than fifteen PCs No personal data was lost. Some displacements were carried out without any problems, although some were much longer than others. The operation of one of our test computers lasted over an hour and a quarter, while the other lasted 30 to 40 minutes.

But in the end, everything went right: no blue or black screen, no lost or corrupted file, no error window explaining that migration is possible in the end even if it only happens in a few minutes …

If you are worried about personal data loss during migration, do not hesitate Store in the cloud. In our case, we chose OneDrive For its full integration with Windows, but there are many more Google Drive, Dropbox etc.

Another solution: Save your personal files to external media (for example a USB key or disk). Finally, the last solution: Use Backup software Like the Macriam Refact Full backup Partition or hard drive. A backup that can be stored in the cloud or external media if you have enough space.

Finally, if the migration goes bad, It is always possible to switch back to Windows 10. During the upgrade, the operating system creates a backup of the current configuration. If Windows 11 crashes or you are unhappy you can easily restore Windows 10. In the latter case, you have 10 days to perform the recovery process.

How to check if a PC is compatible with Windows 11

Before proceeding with an update to Windows 11, confirm it first Your hardware configuration is compatible With the new operating system. First, you need to have a 64-bit architecture. Feel free to check out our tutorial Find out if your Windows 10 PC is running 32 or 64 bits.

Then, your machine must meet the following minimum conditions:

• Latest 1 Ghz / 2 cores / 64 bits processor
• 4 Ray Ray
• 64GB storage
• UEFI-compatible secure boot
• RPM 2.0
• DirectX 12 compatible graphics card with WDDM 2.0 driver
• Display for color channel over 720p / diagonal over 9 inches / 8 bits
• Internet connection and Microsoft account for Windows 11 Home Edition

To find out if your PC meets all of these requirements, Microsoft offers a small application called PC HealthCheck. Finally, if your machine is incompetent and does not allow you to install Windows 11 “in principle”, all is not lost: you can still Install Windows 11 on an incompatible computer As described in our tutorial.

Download PC Health Check

Update Windows 10 to Windows 11 using Windows Update

As explained above, If your PC has been released very recently, You should benefit from updating to Windows 11 with Windows Update. This is the simplest and fastest possible operation. To do this, proceed as follows:

• Open the app Settings By clicking the button To get started. The application in question is marked by a small sprocket. You can also press the keys simultaneously [Windows] + [I], It comes down to the same thing.
  
• In the window that opens, click Update and security
• And then head Windows Update And press the button Check for updates
  

• You should see the Windows 11 update appear.
• Download and installation and automation function. All you have to do is wait about 30 minutes. The PC should restart automatically. Then Windows 11 was installed.

Download and install Windows 11 from the Microsoft site

If no update to Windows 11 appears in the Windows update, all will be lost. Given that your machine is compatible, it can be a little compelling to install a new operating system. To update Windows 10 “manually” to Windows 11, here’s how you do it:

• Get the update wizard by clicking the button below (direct link)

Download the Windows 11 Installation Wizard

• Double-click to install the program
  
• The program will take care of itself to check your hardware configuration. You have nothing to do. It will download all the programs required to install Windows 11. Again, the function will be automatic.

Download the Windows 11 ISO file to update on multiple computers

Note that there is another way to install Windows 11, which requires downloading the ISO image of the operating system. This type of functionality is especially useful if you have multiple PCs to update. One download is enough. To install Windows 11 on a new computer you can save the ISO to a USB stick and even boot the PC directly from it.

Here’s how to download and install Windows 11 ISO from Windows 10:

• Click the button below. Meeting on Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) Download. In the Download Selection section, go to Windows 11 (there should be no other choice anyway. Press the download button. Then select a product language. From then on, a new 64-bit download button will appear and click on it.

Download the Windows 11 ISO file

• A file titled Win11_French_x64.iso Then downloads. It is over 5GB.
• Once the ISO image is restored, you need to double-click it to start the process of installing Windows 11 from Windows 10.
• Last point: From the Microsoft page you just visited, you can save the ISO to an external media and start automatically when the PC starts. You can access this function from the Windows 11 Installation Media Creation section. To store Windows 11 installation files, you will need at least 8GB of a “blank” USB key. Once created, this type of bootable USB key also allows you to migrate from Windows 10 to Windows 11 (in this case, do not restart the computer, leave the key on the computer’s USB port and double-click on it to begin the installation process).