How to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 — For those who are still sticking with Microsoft Windows 10, it might be best to consider to download Windows 11 or moving to Linux distros as Windows 10 end of life is only around a year away as of writing.
Considering Microsoft still accepts Windows 10 keys to be converted into Windows 11 keys, it might be the most sensible option for current users. This article will show you how to update Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Windows 11 requirements
Before proceeding, however, several requirements need to be checked to see if your computer is eligible to run the operating system. Its requirements are as follows:
Alternatively, you can also run a PC Health Check app to automatically scan and see if all the requirements are met. Once it is confirmed that your computer passes all the requirements we can proceed to the next step.
Upgrading Windows 10 to Windows 11
Once everything is set up, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates. The upgrade should be available and you can proceed by pressing download and install it.
And once it sets, your device might need to restart to apply your new operating system and you should have Windows 11 installed on your computer. Do note that the speed of the update depends on your internet connection and computer specification
Bottom line
As the Windows 10 support end date comes near, Windows 10 EoL will become inevitable and it is not advisable to download Windows 10. Therefore, it’s best to either upgrade to Windows 11 or move to Linux.
The guide will help you check whether your device is eligible for the upgrade and help install the update if everything checks out.
If you are wondering how much is Windows 11 upgrade costs, it’s free for those who own a Windows 10 key— even a Windows 7 key. For those who don’t have the license, the Windows 11 price is AU$249.00 for the home edition.
