Here’s how to take advantage of Windows 11 without waiting for October 5th

Windows 11 arrives! But we will have to wait a little longer before we can take advantage of it. As announced by Microsoft, this new operating system should not be widely rolled out before Tuesday, October 5, 2021. However, reports Le Figaro On his site, it can still be tested before the official date. Provided, of course, that you take the trouble to install it in advance. There is nothing too difficult for anyone with a machine sophisticated enough to run this new software.

So, if you want to move from Windows 10 to Windows 11 before anyone else, the first thing you need to do is to check the compatibility between the operating system and your computer. To do this, you will need to install an app created and published by Microsoft: PC Health. This will check that you have the essential components in your machine for proper operation of Windows 11. You will need at least:

  • 1 GHz processor with at least two cores (the processor must be 64-bit compatible)
  • RAM (Random Access Memory Module) not less than 4 GB
  • At least 64 GB of free storage space on your hard drive
  • DirectX12 compatible graphics card
  • Windows 10 license

How to install Windows 11 on your computer?

then continue Le FigaroIt will simply be necessary to register for the free Windows Insider program, which can be accessed from the Microsoft website. Start the procedure and follow the given instructions. The program must logically require administrator rights on the computer to run. Once started, click on the Start button and then the + button when you reach the Choose an Account section. You will then have to choose the Release Preview Channel, check the terms of use and restart the device. Finally, from Settings, in the Update & Security section, do a search for Windows Update. The computer will take care of the rest.

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