Microsoft has officially released its highly anticipated Windows 11. The latest version of the popular PC operating system has just launched earlier today (5th October 2021) and is available for free download on systems that are compatible with the update.
For those interested, you can check for the update on the Windows Update settings. Furthermore, new Windows 11 powered PCs and laptops will be launching later today as well. Panos Panay, Microsoft chief product officer for Windows and Devices stated that “We’re pumped to be launching Windows 11; the entire user experience brings you closer to what you love, empowers you to produce and inspires you to create. Windows 11 provides a sense of calm and openness. It gives you a place that feels like home. It’s secure and everything is designed to be centered around you.”
According to the American tech giant, only existing PCs will be eligible for a free Windows upgrade. Although, the new update supports only new hardware for its system requirements. So, this would rule out a number of PCs that run Windows 10 but sport outdated processor. However, Panay believes that all Windows 10 devices with a compatible CPU will “be offered the upgrade to Windows 11 by mid 2022.”
The new update is free for genuine Windows 10 users, so Windows 7 or previous versions may need to buy Windows 11. Keep in mind that the latest laptops released from known PC brands like HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, and others will run Windows 11 pre loaded. To check for your system’s Windows 11 compatibility, one can download the PC Health Check app from the Microsoft website.
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