Windows 11
What do users need to know now?
The new Windows will be available from October.
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Microsoft will soon begin rolling out Windows 11. What users now need to know.
Windows 10 has been on the market for around six years now. Microsoft would like to bring a new operating system onto the market shortly: Windows 11. What does the upgrade cost for consumers? And when exactly can you download the whole thing? Here are answers to these and other questions.
When is Windows 11 coming?
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will be rolled out from October 5, 2021. This means that PCs and laptops with pre-installed Windows 11 will be sold from that day on. Users of Windows 10 devices should then also be notified in waves that they can upgrade to the new operating system. It could take a while before it is ready for the individual user. According to Microsoft also until 2022.
Can anyone upgrade to Windows 11?
Since a PC or laptop has to meet certain minimum requirements, not every user will be given the opportunity to upgrade. Microsoft offers an overview on its homepage about the necessary system requirements. In addition, a “PC system diagnosis app” is to appear soon, with which users can check whether their device is suitable.
How much does Windows 11 cost?
An upgrade to Windows 11 will be free of charge for users with a suitable Windows 10 device. The new operating system is also sold together with PCs and laptops. Windows 11 is also likely to be available for individual purchase.
How long will Windows 10 be supported?
If you want to continue using Windows 10 for the time being, you don’t have to worry about having to fall back on an outdated system. According to the current status, Microsoft would like to continue to support Windows until October 14, 2025. At the same time, users are not forced to use Windows 11. The upgrade is voluntary.
What’s new in Windows 11?
The most noticeable innovation from Windows is a rejuvenated and redesigned design that focuses on simplicity and ease of use. According to Microsoft convey “a feeling of calm and lightness”. Using so-called widgets, users should have faster access to relevant information. Windows should be easier to arrange and the Microsoft Store has also been revised. The system is optimized for speed and efficiency and offers, among other things, an improved experience when using touch or voice, promises Microsoft. Help for people with disabilities should also have been improved.