#WINDOW CRITICAL UPDATES FOR FREE#

Microsoft has completed the Windows 11 rollout, so any PC with supported hardware can upgrade for free.

Microsoft could stop supporting systems that aren’t certified for Windows 11, and you might not get critical security updates anymore (though Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 updates for unsupported hardware since launch). You can technically install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, but we wouldn’t recommend doing it. Nearly all desktops and laptops support TPM 2.0, but make sure to check our list of motherboards that support TPM if you built your own PC. TPM is basically a hardware security processor in modern PCs. You’ll need a recent processor from Intel or AMD, and critically, support for TPM 2.0 on your system. The only hurdles are the Windows 11 system requirements. We strongly recommend going this route to avoid malicious Windows 11 installers that can surface in search engines.

#WINDOW CRITICAL UPDATES FOR FREE#

As we lay out in our guide on how to install Windows 11, most PCs can upgrade from Windows 10 for free through a simple Windows update. Upgrading to Windows 11 is a simple affair, but you might be apprehensive if you’ve been sitting on Windows 10. Upgrading to Windows 11: Should you do it? If you want to go deeper, make sure to read our full Windows 11 review. We’ll run down the biggest differences between Windows 11 and Windows 10 so can make a decision about upgrading. If you’re wondering if Windows 11 is any good or if updating to Windows 11 is worth it, this comparison is for you.

Multitasking and external monitor support.

Upgrading to Windows 11: Should you do it?.

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