Windows 11 is here
On October 5, 2021, Microsoft started distributing Windows 11, the latest version of Microsoft Windows. In addition to shipping PCs with Windows 11, it is now possible to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and install new Windows 11.
Windows 11 is a version with a strong nuance that Windows 10 has been gradually improved. Although the Windows 10 feature update incorporates UI/UX changes that are considered difficult to incorporate, other than that, I don't feel much different from the feature update. For many users, it seems to be a version that is easy to update. Although there have been changes to the UI/UX, many of them are organized and easy to handle, and you'll probably get used to them quickly.
For Windows 10 users, Windows 11 is a version that is easy to upgrade in terms of operational continuity. It will not be a situation where there are many differences in operability like the new brands so far.
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Upgrading from Windows 10
From October 5, 2021, Windows 10 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 11, and Microsoft will release ``Windows Update'' to Windows 11. It is recommended that you wait for the notification of the upgrade. Microsoft is showing a stance of preferentially delivering Windows 11 upgrades from PCs with suitable conditions, and it is believed that many Windows 10 will upgrade to Windows 11 by the first half of 2021.
Even before Windows Update notifies you to upgrade to Windows 11, keep Windows Update enabled and always up-to-date. It is safer to upgrade to Windows 11 from the latest Windows 10.
Check Windows 11 System Requirements
Devices that can be upgraded to Windows 11 have system requirements. PCs that do not meet this requirement cannot be upgraded to Windows 11 in the first place. The main PC requirements needed to run Windows 11 are:
| Hardware requirements | |
|---|---|
| CPU | 64-bit compatible CPU (1GHz or above, 2 Core or more) |
| Mem | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB or more |
| Firmware | UEFI with Secure Boot |
| TPM | TPM 2.0 |
| GPU | DirectX 12 or higher (WDDM 2.0 driver) |
| Display | 9 inches or more (8-bit color, 720p resolution) |
In addition, using the "PC Health Check App" published by Microsoft, You can check whether the Windows 10 inside meets the system requirements of Windows 11. You can download the "PC Health Check App" from the following page.
If you install and run the "PC Health Check App", the check will be performed automatically. If the system requirements are met, you will see something like this:
If you select "Show all results", you can also check detailed results as follows.
If the only condition not met is "TPM 2.0", it may be possible to clear the condition by updating the firmware of the motherboard or changing the setting. Secure boot could be addressed in a similar way.
In other cases, it may be necessary to strengthen the hardware, such as replacing parts. In this case, it would be better to consider purchasing a new PC.