Windows 11 Released; Rolling out to Eligible Windows 10 PCs Right Now!
Oct. 5, 2021Merely hours afterGoogle announced Android 12, MicrosoftunveiledWindows 11 last night. That’s technically a day early outside India, considering how the company planned toreveal the new operating system on October 5. Nevertheless,Windows 11 has started rolling out as a free upgrade on eligible Windows 10 PCs.
Windows 11 Launched Officially
Windows 11 brings major visual changes to Windows, including a new Start menu, Action Center, updated Microsoft Store, Settings app, and more. Unfortunately, the current Windows 11 build is shipping without the much-hypedAndroid apps support. We have a dedicated article if you are interested to catch up on allnew Windows 11 features.
To know if yourWindows 10 PC is eligible for Windows 11, you can use the PC Health Check app. Alternatively, you can go through the list ofIntel, AMD, and Qualcomm CPUs compatible with Windows 11. If you have an eligible PC,you can check for Windows 11 update fromSettings -> Update & Security -> Windows Update. You could also check our guide toupgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 for detailed instructions.
If you would like to clean install Windows 11, we have got you covered too. Have a look at our guide todownload and install Windows 11. While you may still be able to install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC, the stability and performance may take a hit. To knowwhat to expect if you update to Windows 11 on an unsupported PC, go through our linked article.
Apart fromMicrosoft’s Surface hardware, Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer Panos Panay points out how major brands, including Asus, HP, and Lenovo, have been announcing Windows 11 laptops over the past month. To add to this lineup, you could expect Windows 11 devices from Acer, Dell, Samsung, and other brands soon.
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