{"id":134457,"date":"2025-01-17T07:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=134457"},"modified":"2026-01-02T11:31:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T16:31:41","slug":"upgrade-windows-10-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-10-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To upgrade to Windows 11 from 10, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>, and click <strong>&#8220;Download and install.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Another way to upgrade is to download the <strong>Windows 11 ISO<\/strong>, open it\u00a0<strong>in\u00a0<\/strong><strong>File Explorer<\/strong>, run\u00a0<strong>Setup.exe<\/strong>, click\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Next,&#8221; <\/strong>click <strong>&#8220;Accept,&#8221;<\/strong> and click<strong> &#8220;Install.&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>You can also download <strong>&#8220;Installation Assistant,&#8221;<\/strong> launch the tool, and click <strong>&#8220;Accept and install&#8221;<\/strong> to upgrade.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, you can enroll your computer in the Insider program to upgrade to Windows 11.<\/li>\n<li>You should upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible, as Windows 10 support is set to end on October 14, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 1\/2\/2026:<\/strong> You can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 to maintain your computer support using the official ISO file, Windows Update, Installation Assistant, and Insider Program, as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-10-end-of-life\/\">end of life<\/a> <\/strong>for the older release of the operating system happened on October 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Although Windows 11 is a free upgrade for existing devices running <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a>, the hardware must meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-24h2-system-requirements\/\">minimum requirements<\/a> to continue with the installation process. In a nutshell, you need an Intel 8th Gen or newer, AMD Zen 2 or newer, or Qualcomm 7 and 8 Series processor. This is in addition to the requirements of TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and a minimum of 64GB of storage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/ways-to-install-windows-11-e0edbbfb-cfc5-4011-868b-2ce77ac7c70e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supports multiple upgrade paths<\/a> to the new version. If the computer meets the hardware requirements, you will receive a notification from Windows Update or a full-screen reminder as you sign in to your account. However, you can also use the Installation Assistant to perform an in-place upgrade. You can also download the ISO file to upgrade it using a USB flash drive. (The Media Creation Tool is only available to create a USB flash drive or ISO file. You can no longer use it to perform an in-place upgrade.)<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enroll-extended-security-updates-esu-windows-10\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to enroll to get free Extended Security Updates (ESU) after Windows 10 support ends\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/windows-10-esu-enroll-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to enroll to get free Extended Security Updates (ESU) after Windows 10 support ends\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to enroll to get free Extended Security Updates (ESU) after Windows 10 support ends<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/know-why-windows-11-cant-run-pc\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to check (exactly) why your PC can&#8217;t run Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/whynotwin11-windows-11-checker-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to check (exactly) why your PC can&#8217;t run Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to check (exactly) why your PC can&#8217;t run Windows 11<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-10-mbr-windows-11-gpt\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to upgrade Windows 10 (BIOS) to Windows 11 (UEFI) without losing data\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/windows-10-mbr-upgrade-windows-11-gpt-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to upgrade Windows 10 (BIOS) to Windows 11 (UEFI) without losing data\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to upgrade Windows 10 (BIOS) to Windows 11 (UEFI) without losing data<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-without-tpm-secure-boot-windows-10-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to upgrade Windows 10 PC without TPM or Secure Boot to Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/windows-10-upgrade-no-tpm-hero-mauro-huculak.webp?fit=300%2C199&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to upgrade Windows 10 PC without TPM or Secure Boot to Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to upgrade Windows 10 PC without TPM or Secure Boot to Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will explain four ways to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 version 25H2, 24H2, 23H2, 22H2, or 21H2 (the original).\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#before_upgrade\">Before proceeding with the upgrade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#upgrade_windows10_11_windowsupdate\">Upgrade to Windows 11 from 10 from Windows Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#upgrade_windows10_11_iso\">Upgrade to Windows 11 from 10 from ISO file<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#upgrade_windows10_11_mct\">Upgrade to Windows 11 from 10 from Installation Assistant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#upgrade_windows10_11_insiderprogram\">Upgrade to Windows 11 from 10 from Insider Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Important:<\/strong> If you plan to upgrade an existing system, it is also recommended that you <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-windows-10-system-image-backup\/\">create a backup<\/a> before proceeding. You have been warned.<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jYgCVc9aLLc?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"before_upgrade\">Before proceeding with the upgrade<\/h2>\n<p>Before proceeding, check out this other guide to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/things-do-before-installing-windows-11\/\">what to do before installing Windows 11<\/a>, as you may have to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot and perform other tasks, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/convert-mbr-drive-gpt-enable-uefi-secure-boot-windows-11\/\">converting the hard drive from MBR to GPT<\/a>, to support the upgrade.\u00a0You can also upgrade the system using a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11\/\">clean installation process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To determine if your computer can run Windows 11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PC Health Check<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Check now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175063\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-pc-health-check-app.webp?resize=827%2C783&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PC Health Check app\" width=\"827\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-pc-health-check-app.webp?w=897&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 897w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-pc-health-check-app.webp?resize=300%2C284&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-pc-health-check-app.webp?resize=606%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 606w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-pc-health-check-app.webp?resize=150%2C142&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm if your computer will run Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;See all results&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0button to view a list of the components that passed the compatibility.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175064\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-hardware-compatibilty-check-results.webp?resize=827%2C783&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 hardware compatibility check\" width=\"827\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-hardware-compatibilty-check-results.webp?w=897&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 897w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-hardware-compatibilty-check-results.webp?resize=300%2C284&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-hardware-compatibilty-check-results.webp?resize=606%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 606w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/windows-11-hardware-compatibilty-check-results.webp?resize=150%2C142&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>&#8220;Device specifications&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0button to understand the system requirements better.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the tool will explain if the computer is compatible and what actions you may need to take to proceed with the upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>If the app isn&#8217;t available on your computer, you must <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/GetPCHealthCheckApp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get it manually from this Microsoft link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the case that the computer doesn&#8217;t meet the hardware requirements, then you can choose to bypass the requirements anyway to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-unsupported-pc\/\">install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware<\/a>, or you can choose to switch operating systems, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/switch-from-windows-10-to-linux-mint\/\">Linux Mint<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-chrome-os-flex\/\">ChromeOS Flex<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"upgrade_windows10_11_windowsupdate\">Upgrade to Windows 11 from 10 from Windows Update<\/h2>\n<p>To upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 through the Windows Update settings, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Check for updates&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Download and install&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180473\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-10-upgrade-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=827%2C547&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 11 24H2\" width=\"827\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-10-upgrade-windows-11-24h2.webp?w=841&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 841w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-10-upgrade-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=300%2C198&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-10-upgrade-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=150%2C99&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button to complete the upgrade.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Open <strong>Settings <\/strong>on Windows 11 24H2.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> You can continue using Windows 11 24H2, but since <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-released-force-install\/\">version 25H2 is already available<\/a>, you can upgrade to the latest version at any time.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Check for updates&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Turn on the <strong>&#8220;Get the latest updates as soon as they&#8217;re available&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Download &amp; install&#8221;<\/strong> button to install Windows 11 25H2.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180394\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=827%2C577&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Update upgrade to version 25H2 option\" width=\"827\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?w=967&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 967w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=300%2C209&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=822%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 822w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=150%2C105&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, Windows 11 will install on the computer.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2-ERV_gAIrc?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"upgrade_windows10_11_iso\">Upgrade to Windows 11 from 10 from ISO file<\/h2>\n<p>To upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 with an ISO file, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Microsoft Support<\/strong> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Windows 11<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the installation language.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Confirm<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button to save the Windows 11 ISO file on the device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the ISO file, select the <strong>Open with<\/strong> submenu, and choose the <strong>Windows Explorer<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on the mounted drive from the left navigation pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>Setup<\/strong> file to begin the Windows 11 upgrade process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>&#8220;Change how Windows Setup downloads updates&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134430\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup update options\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-setup-downloads-updates-windows11.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Not right now&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134431\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disable updates during installation\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button to agree to the terms.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134429\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Media Creation Tool settings\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button to upgrade while keeping your files and apps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you want to start fresh with a clean installation of Windows 11, click the <strong>&#8220;Change what to keep&#8221;<\/strong> option, select the <strong>&#8220;Nothing&#8221;<\/strong> option, click the <strong>&#8220;Next&#8221;<\/strong> button, and then click the <strong>&#8220;Install&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the upgrade process will begin, and the computer will restart several times. After the installation, you won&#8217;t need to go through the out-of-box experience (OOBE) to finish the setup because most of your previous settings, apps, and files will migrate automatically.\u00a0<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JpT30hbgusU?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"upgrade_windows10_11_mct\">Upgrade to Windows 11 from 10 from Installation Assistant<\/h2>\n<p>Alternatively, you can use the Installation Assistant to upgrade any version of Windows 10 to Windows 11, as the Media Creation Tool no longer supports in-place upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>To upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 with the Installation Assistant tool, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Microsoft Support<\/strong> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download Now<\/strong> button under the &#8220;Windows 11 Installation Assistant&#8221; 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<\/strong>or <strong>&#8220;Dev&#8221; <\/strong>option under the &#8220;Pick your Insider settings&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> Either option will upgrade the device to the latest version of Windows 11 in that channel. The Release Preview Channel will continue to receive updates on Windows 10.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Confirm<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Confirm<\/strong> button to agree to the terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> after the reboot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Check for updates&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upgrade-windows-10-11-windowsupdate-insider.jpg?resize=827%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 upgrade\" width=\"827\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upgrade-windows-10-11-windowsupdate-insider.jpg?w=905&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 905w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upgrade-windows-10-11-windowsupdate-insider.jpg?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upgrade-windows-10-11-windowsupdate-insider.jpg?resize=150%2C83&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, if the device meets the minimum requirements, Windows Update will download and upgrade to Windows 11. You can also remove the computer from the program from the &#8220;Windows Insider Program&#8221; settings page to prevent installing a follow-up version by turning on the <strong>&#8220;Stop getting preview builds&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch.<\/p>\n<h3>FAQ about the upgrade to Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers regarding the upgrade process of Windows 10 to Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I still upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 for free?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, you can upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 for free as long as the device being upgraded was previously activated.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>Is upgrading to Windows 11 worth it?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, upgrading to Windows 11 is worth it, but it depends on whether you&#8217;ll be using the computer for school, work, or gaming. If you will be using the computer for school and work, Windows 11 offers many new security and productivity features that will help you get tasks done faster and be more secure from online threats. On the other hand, Windows 10 still offers better gaming performance compared to Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>Also, it&#8217;s important to note that Windows 10 is set to retire on October 14, 2025, meaning that after this day, Microsoft will no longer provide security and maintenance updates. As the end of support is fast approaching, it&#8217;s recommended that you upgrade your device as soon as possible to keep it supported.<\/p>\n<h4>Will updating to Windows 11 delete everything?<\/h4>\n<p>No, if you upgrade from Windows 10 to 11, the installation will preserve your files, settings, and apps. However, it is a good idea to create a backup before proceeding with the upgrade.<\/p>\n<h4>Why can&#8217;t I upgrade Windows 10 to 11?<\/h4>\n<p>The reason is likely that your computer doesn&#8217;t meet the minimum requirements. Windows 11 has higher hardware requirements than Windows 10. For example, the device will need a newer processor, TPM 2.0, and 64GB of storage. 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