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Windows 11 update

Daan 0 Reputation points
2025-10-26T11:53:56.4533333+00:00

Currently the windows settings app shows I am not eligible for the windows 11 update due to system requirements, but the windows pc-status-controller shows that my system should be able to update.
My system is not too old and should be able to run windows 11 just fine. (specs include a ryzen 5 5600x and RTX 3070)

Is there anything I can do to force the update anyways?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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  1. DaveM121 891.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-26T12:27:47.95+00:00

    Your processor model indicates your system is Windows 11 compatible.

    The most successful method to force the upgrade to Windows 11 is to use the Windows 11 ISO.

    Please ensure you download the ISO in the same language as you use for the Windows UI, follow the steps, this is then not like re-installing Windows, it is just like an update and your personal files, settings and installed software will not be affected.

    Click this link:

    https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

    to download the Windows 11 ISO

    When the ISO file completes downloading

    Disconnect from the Internet

    Disconnect all external devices with the exception of a mouse or keyboard.

    Temporarily disable any 3rd party Anti-virus you may have installed

    Then, in Windows File Explorer, double click the ISO and then run Setup.exe and select the Install option.

    Very Important - ensure you select the option to keep your files and apps.

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