What you need to know before upgrading to Windows 11

At the end of last June, Microsoft officially announced the upcoming Windows 11 operating system, which is the biggest update to Windows in six years.

But what does the new operating system version mean to you, and what is the difference between it and the current operating system version, and is your computer ready for the update.

Highlights in Windows 11

This release marks the first major update to Windows since 2015, and is the next big update to the existing Windows 10 operating system.

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Each version of Windows comes with its own changes and features. However, the majority of the new OS features are more aesthetically pleasing than the visual.

To find out the most prominent features coming to the new operating system, you can see the following article: The most prominent visual changes in Windows 11

Read also: 4 things you should know after the announcement of Windows 11

System Requirements

If you purchased your computer in the past five years. It is expected to comply with the requirements of the operating system.

You can visit the official Microsoft website via this link to find out the requirements that must be available on your computer.

You can also download and install the open source WhyNotWin11 application, which checks components and specifications and tells you if your computer is ready for upgrade.

Also read: What is the relationship between Windows 11 and Windows Vista

In addition, Microsoft stated that computers that need to be upgraded must have what is called a TPM chip. Which is available on all computers that run on an 8th generation Intel processor or later, or AMD processors based on Zen + architecture.

To know everything about this chip, you can see the following article: The TPM chip has become necessary for Windows 11

Release date and cost

So far, Microsoft has not provided an official release date for the official version. However, all the leaks indicate that October may be the official launch date.

Some computer manufacturers have begun to prepare for the new operating system. For existing Windows 10 users, it is possible to upgrade for free in early 2022 if computers meet the requirements.

It is expected that Microsoft will start selling the new version of the operating system in its store for between 100 and 200 dollars.

If you are a Windows Insider subscriber, you can download the public beta. To do this, you can see the following article: Download Windows 11 while avoiding malware.