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20. October 2021Windows 11 was released on October 5, 2021. What was supposed to be just an update became an improved, modern and new operating system. The upgrade is compatible with eighth-generation Intel processors, Zen 2 chips from AMD and ARM chips from Qualcomm series 7 and 8, but not with older systems.
Features
- New design
- Personalized feed
- Snap layouts
- Redocking experience
Advantages
- Newly designed and updated appearance
- Increased productivity thanks to the new design
- New connection options via desktop
- Variety of widgets
- New Microsoft Store
- New tools
- Faster than Windows 10
System requirements
- Processor You need a processor with at least 1 Ghz clock speed and 2 cores or more on a compatible 64-bit processor or SoC (System on a Chip).
- Working memory You need at least 4 gigabytes of working memory.
- Hard disk storage You need a system with a storage medium of 64 GB or larger.
- Firmware The system must be able to boot via UEFI with secure boot.
- TPM Your system requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Graphics card Your graphics card must be compatible with DirectX 12 or higher and with WDDM 2.0 drivers.
- Screen You need a high-resolution screen (720p) with a diagonal of more than 9 inches and at least 8 bits per color channel.
- Internet connection You need a working Internet connection.
- Microsoft account Windows 11 Home Edition requires a Microsoft account.
Tool for checking the requirements
If you are currently running Windows 10, Microsoft offers a tool to check your system for Windows 11 compatibility. All requirements listed above except graphics card and display are checked. Most systems that pass the Microsoft tool test also fulfill the graphics card and display requirements.
Our recommendation
We recommend the upgrade and support you with the installation and with carrying out a backup beforehand.
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Questions
Can I continue to use Windows 10?
Yes. You do not need to upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft will continue to support Windows 10 until October 14, 2025.
Will my device also get Windows 11?
You or we can use software to check whether your device is suitable for Windows 11.
How can I install Windows 11?
The installation will not be made available to everyone at the same time, but in waves. Errors can always occur during an upgrade, but if you would like to switch to Windows 11 in a controlled manner, we will be happy to support you. We create a backup of the system both before and after the installation and then clean your device so that all update packages are removed cleanly.
Does Windows 11 take up more disk space on my PC than Windows 10?
No. Windows 11 and Windows 10 require approximately the same amount of memory. However, additional storage space is required during the upgrade process. Windows will clean up this additional disk space about 10 days after the upgrade is complete.
However, only PCs that fulfill a long list of requirements will be considered. A comparatively new processor is required. These are the eighth generation Intel processors, Zen 2 chips from AMD and ARM 7 and 8 series chips from Qualcomm. This means that users of older systems with processors from Intel’s sixth or seventh generation and older AMD models are excluded from switching to Windows 11.
Users who cannot use Windows 11 with their machines will not suffer any disadvantages in the short term.
