Perform Windows 11 update

Fulfillment of the minimum requirements for installation

If you want to upgrade to Windows 11, this is only possible from certain versions of Windows 10. Windows 10 2004 or newer is required, otherwise you may encounter problems with the Windows 11 update. widespread errors appear.

Unless, of course, you purchase your own license key – for example, via our Shop. Thanks to a comprehensive activation guarantee, including separate activation, the system always runs regardless of what was previously installed on your computer. Skipping multiple generations is also not uncommon.

If in doubt, only your hardware can ruin your plans:

Necessary specifications for the Windows 11 update

  • Processor: 1 GHz with two or more cores
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM recommended
  • Hard drive: at least 64 GB available storage space
  • Screen: at least 8 inches diagonally including a supported resolution of 720p
  • Graphics card: compatible with DirectX 12 (WDDM 2.0 driver)
  • Other: Internet connection for Windows 11 update download as well as TPM from version 2.0 and a Microsoft account for activation

Microsoft is therefore moving with the times and has adjusted the minimum requirements. Your Windows 11 update isn't showing up? Then your PC probably doesn't meet one of the specifications listed above. Many users have already learned this lesson when switching from Office 2019 to 2021 learn.

However, you can find out for yourself whether an operating system update is absolutely necessary for the Windows 11 upgrade using a simple command. Open the Run dialog from the Start menu or the shortcut Windows logo key + R. Windows. Here, type winver and press Enter. A window will appear with information about your current version number. As mentioned above, only Windows 10 versions from 2004 onwards are permitted.

Quick and painless: Update Windows 10 to 11

Trusted all over the world over two thirds of all PC owners are on Windows 10. The vast majority also update their operating system regularly, making a Windows 11 update a breeze. Because the process has long been integrated by Microsoft. How do I update to Windows 11, you ask?

  1. The selected computer must meet the minimum requirements stated above.
  2. In Windows 10, the upgrade then starts in the settings, which you can access via the gear icon or by pressing the Windows logo key + I.
  3. Select the Update & Security button. You should automatically find yourself in the Windows Update tab.
  4. Click Check for Updates one last time. If you have a valid license and have the Activating Windows If it runs correctly, you will see a notification about your Windows 11 update download.
  5. Downloading and installing will officially upgrade you to Windows 11.

How long does the update to Windows 11 take? The answer to this question depends on the performance of the device in question. Typically, you can expect it to take about an hour before you can begin setting up your new operating system.

Is your PC still running an older version? To avoid security risks, you should at least purchase Windows 10 Home and upgrade to Windows 11.It would be even better to purchase Windows 11 Pro directly!

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