Windows 11 is now ready to use and download, although there is a catch: some of the features, particularly the most anticipated, are not currently available in this release. This is an insider preview, and this operating system will be appreciated more by tech geeks and developers than by normal consumers.. We have already explained how Windows 11 impacts our computers and how we can ensure that our computers are ready for the upgrade. Make sure to read our post to learn more about the compatibility issue.
Microsoft’s communications on Windows 11 compatibility have been terrible, but their upgrading instructions are rather simple. However, as previously said, the significant integration of Microsoft Teams in chat, as well as Windows 11’s Android applications and other design improvements, are not yet available. In addition, you’re bound to break into some errors. But it doesn’t matter since this is an insider build, and the entire goal of this release is to find out what problems exist that and how to resolve them
Step by Step Guide
Before you Begin
Make sure you are prepared to install Windows 11, and that you have backed up all of your files and data. Most of the time, it does not wipe all of your data, but why would you want to take a chance especially when you are installing an insider build
As we have mentioned earlier in our previous article you may check compatibility by using Whynotwin11, which will offer a clear image about the incompatibility of your device
- CPU: a 1 GHz or faster dual-core or higher processor on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip
- Ram: 4 GB
- Storage: 64 GB
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
- Graphics card: DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x
- Display: A display 9 inches or larger, with a resolution of 720p or higher
Despite the reality that this is a general summary of what Microsoft is expecting, we recommend that you read the entire list of system requirements in their official post
Step - 1
By navigating to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program, you can sign up for the Windows Insider Program. You could also search in the start menu for Windows Insider Program Settings and click on it.
Step - 2
The following major step is to enroll into the windows insider program. For that
- Click on get started
- Continue to the next step by clicking register
- You will now be prompted to join the insider program; click sign up
- After you’ve read both the ‘Microsoft Insider program agreement’ and the ‘Microsoft Insider privacy agreement’, tick the box and click submit.
- Now pick an account to link it
Step - 3
Now select the Dev channel and continue by confirming it
Step - 4
You will once again be prompted to read both the privacy and program agreement; you can continue this step by selecting confirm
Step - 5
Now you can restart your pc
Step - 6
Finally, after restarting, check for updates and you should see an update to the latest Insider Preview build depending on the settings you have selected.
After that, your device should update in the same way as any other Windows update would normally occur
The most interesting part of Windows 11, Android app compatibility is still not present in the insider preview. Some say that Windows 11 performs better than Windows 10, however we couldn’t find any gain in performance, despite the fact that the UI felt bit smooth
Do you feel that Windows 11 upgrade made your PC outdated?
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