You can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 if your device meets hardware specifications, and if the Windows 11 release has been made available to your device.

Learn how to install Windows 11, including the recommended option of using the Windows Update page in Settings.

If hardware was changed on a Windows device in order to upgrade to Windows 11 and the system is not recognizing the change in a timely manner, this article explains how to initiate the assessment manually.

Find answers to top questions about upgrading to Windows 11, from the minimum hardware requirements to where to find the upgrade.

Learn how to get ready for the Windows 11 upgrade, from making sure your device can run Windows 11 to backing up your files and installing Windows 11.

Learn how to check for the latest Windows Updates and install them to keep your device running smoothly and securely.

It is not designed to be offered or installed on existing devices. Instead, Windows 11, version 26H1 will be available on select new devices that will come to market in the first quarter of 2026. It is not offered as an in-place update from Windows 11, versions 24H2 or 25H2 on existing devices.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.

Learn how to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro, including how to use a valid product key or the Microsoft Store.

If you don’t want to wait for an automatic update, or if you want to check for quality updates (which are more frequent and include small fixes and security updates), you can update Windows 11 yourself.