Perform Windows 11 Update

Meeting the minimum requirements for installation

If you want to upgrade to Windows 11, this is only possible from certain Windows 10 versions. Windows 10 2004 or newer is a mandatory requirement, otherwise widespread errors may occur during the Windows 11 update.

Unless, of course, you purchase your own license key - for example, via our shop. Thanks to the comprehensive activation guarantee, including separate activation, the system always runs regardless of what was previously installed on your computer. Skipping several 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 of available storage space
  • Screen: at least 8 inches diagonal 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 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 is not displayed? Then your PC probably does not meet one of the specifications listed above. Many users have already had to learn this lesson when switching from Office 2019 to 2021.

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

Quick and painless: Update Windows 10 to 11

Around the world, more than two-thirds of all PC owners rely on Windows 10. The vast majority of them also update their operating system regularly, so updating to Windows 11 is child's play. 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. Under Windows 10, the upgrade then starts in the settings, which you can access via the gear symbol 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 activated Windows 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. As a rule, you can expect it to take about an hour before you can start setting up your new operating system.

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

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