I have some queries about installing Windows 11, on a device which currently runs Windows 10.
The existing Windows version is 10 Pro, which came already installed on the device when I bought it directly from the manufacturer, Dell. The device is Windows 11-compatible. A current version of Microsoft Office is also installed on this device, under my personal account with microsoft.com. This license permits me to use the Office components on a number of different devices (up to 5?).
What I want to do is install Windows 11 on this device, under a dual boot configuration, so that I can retain use of Windows 10 until I'm comfortable with new user interface features in Windows 11.
- I believe that, since I have a licensed version of Windows 10 Pro, I am entitled to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, without purchasing any additional licenses or keys.
- I have also seen material on the web which suggests that, for a dual boot configuration, I need to have an additional Microsoft Account – for reasons that I don't fully understand, but which appear to be related to product licensing.
Therefore, could you can firstly confirm my numbered point 1 above, and explain what, if anything, I need to do to activate the copy of Windows 11?
And secondly, could you please comment on my numbered point 2. Since my Microsoft.com account permits multiple installations of the Office applications, I don't understand why I should need a different account for the Windows 11 instance, unless this is something to do with coexistence with the Windows 10 instance on the same physical device.