Microsoft will no longer support Windows 10 after 14 October 2025 so users are required to upgrade to Windows 11.
This necessary upgrade will help computer owners to continue receiving security and software updates. Here’s how you can get your computer running on Windows 11 for free.
HOW TO UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 11 FOR FREE?
PC owners need to first find out if their computer is compatible with Microsoft Windows 11. Find out all you need to know on compatibility and upgrade below.
HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR COMPUTER IS COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS 11?
According to the Microsoft website, these are the system requirements that need to be met before you can upgrade your device from Windows 10 to 11.
- Processor must be one gigahertz (GHz) or faster with two or more cores on a 64-bit processor that is compatible or System on a Chip (SoC).
- PC must have at least 4GB RAM and storage 64GB or bigger.
- Regarding system firmware, the device must be UEFI, Secure Boot capable. (Click here to find out how this requirement can be met)
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 is an important requirement. (Check here how to meet this requirement)
- The Graphics card must be compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
- With display resolution, a high definition 720 pixels display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per colour channel is needed.
- Internet connection and a Microsoft account is also required to set up Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro for personal use.
HOW TO UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 11 FOR FREE?
A statement released earlier this month informed Windows 10 users of the free upgrade. It read: “Windows 11, version 24H2, also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update, is now broadly available.
“Starting this week, we are expanding this latest Windows version’s phased rollout. We are gradually offering this update also to eligible devices running Windows 10, version 22H2.”
According to Microsoft, PCs that can upgrade to Windows 11 must have Windows 10 with a 2004 or later version. Here’s how to do it.
STEP ONE
Click on the Start button then select Settings
STEP TWO
Select Update and Security
STEP THREE
Select Check for Updates to know if your PC is compatible with Windows 11 or of it’s ready for an upgrade. If it’s compatible and ready it will show the option to Download and Install Windows 11.
The statement further said: “Devices running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 that are not managed by IT departments will receive the update automatically.
“For Copilot+ PC devices, new features will continue rolling out in phases to select devices and markets in the Windows Insider community.”
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