It’s Windows 11 Day, Five Questions Before Upgrading

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October 5th has finally arrived, the day of the debut ofStable Update for Windows 11. To put some order and clarity on the important and anticipated update, here are five practical answers to five frequently asked questions.

Is it not available to me?

Many users may be disappointed to find this Today they will not receive the update, but Microsoft developed very clear That in fact, in these hours, the spread of the update is starting, but the campaign will probably start gradually from the latest devices to the oldest devices that can Moving to the new operating system to 2022 redirected. For those who want to test Windows 11 before it is actually available on their device, it is possible to join the Insider Program to download a non-final (and possibly unstable) preview build, here we explain in detail how to do it.

Note: Even those who do not respect the minimum requirements of Windows 11 can install the Insider build, but with the official release of the new OS, they will have to go back to Windows 10.

How much does it cost to upgrade to Windows 11

L ‘The update is freeWhich is why it’s a good idea to stay away from sites, portals, and links from emails and messages that promise to upgrade to Windows 11 by asking for any amount, even just a cent. As always with every highly anticipated OS or software release, cybercriminals are willing to take advantage of this opportunity.

How to upgrade your PC to Windows 11

First of all, you need to check that you meet the minimum requirements and to do that, you just need to install the utility Computer Safety Check Which verifies whether the minimum requirements for Windows 11 are met, i.e. at least a 64-bit dual-core 1 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of memory, a DirectX 12 compatible video card or later, and a HD display greater than 9 thumbs up and an internet connection. But first of all to check compatibility with Tpm 2.0 . Technology (Trusted Platform Module) which we explore below.

If all the requests are met, all that remains is to wait for the new operating system to arrive which will be a simple update to Windows 10. It will be heavier than the usual update, about 4GB, it will happen automatically and will require you to restart your computer. No more, everything is very simple and straightforward.

How to enable Tpm 2.0

If the list of minimum requirements is unpredictable and can be satisfied even by cheap computers, then the big drawback remains the lack of 2.0 . rpm According to the PC Safety Control Test. We refer to the chip usually built into motherboards or in the processor that stores the encryption keys used by the system, ensuring that both hardware and non-software are protected.

From Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Device Security, check if the Security Wizard item appears. If yes and it is at least version 2.0 then you can upgrade to Windows 11, if it is simple then you can not. If the entry for Security Processor is not present, you should do it Enable Tpm 2.0 on your PC.

There is a very uncomplicated way to overcome the obstacle that requires you to do so Act through the walk: Reboot your computer, hold F2 or Del and go to advanced view. The list changes depending on the manufacturers, the advice is to look for the item Tpm, Amd Tpm, Intel Ptt or Security Device. Once in the submenu, activate the option Save and Exit Bios.