Should You Upgrade to Windows 11, How Easy Is It, and What Might Stop You?

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By Christian Cawley

Published Nov 4, 2021

Windows 11 is available to install and its free if you have Windows 10. But should you upgrade to Windows 11, and what happens if your PC isn't ready?

Windows 11 is here, but can you upgrade to it? While many PCs and laptops can run Windows 11, some older devices cannot. In this podcast we look at the various options for upgrading to Windows 11, ways around the limitations, and what to do if you cannot upgrade.

Shownotes

Keep hold of these links for Windows 11 coverage on MakeUseOf:

How to Upgrade to Windows 11 Free
How to Enable TPM and Secure Boot to Install Windows 11
Make an Unsupported Computer Compatible With Windows 11
Why Chinese Users Can't Upgrade to Windows 11
Get Windows 11 Features on Windows 10
Which Is Best for You: Windows 11 Home or Pro?
Windows 7 Gadgets and Widgets on Windows 10

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this week's show. Contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin.

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