Upgrade from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro

Question

I currently have Windows 10 Pro which came with my Dell XPS. I want to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. Is this also a free upgrade, and if so, what link would I use to upgrade?

Answer 1

Yes, upgrading from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro is a free upgrade, provided your device meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. To upgrade, you can use the Windows Update feature or the Windows 11 Installation Assistant from Microsoft's website.

Here are the steps to upgrade:

1. Open Settings on your Windows 10 Pro device.
2. Go to Update & Security.
3. Click on Windows Update and check for updates.
4. If Windows 11 is available for your device, you will see an option to download and install it.

Alternatively, you can download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant from Microsoft's website to assist with the upgrade process.

Make sure to back up your data before proceeding with the upgrade.

Answer 2

If you get This PC meets Windows 11 requirements with PC Health Check app, then you can use Windows 11 Installation Assistant which you can download from here:

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

Alternatively, you can try manual upgrade using ISO file. Follow these steps: 

1. Download Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft website.
2. Double click on it to mount it to a DVD drive.
3. Then go to DVD drive, double click on setup.exe to proceed.
4. Follow on-screen instructions to complete upgrade.

Refer detailed instructions in this step-by-step guide:

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-windows-10-to-windows-11-using-iso-file

Let us know if this helps!

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