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Can I upgrade older windows 10 laptop to 11
Interesting in upgrading the older windows 10 laptop to Windows 11 but the old laptop is not officially by Windows 11. It is a HP Pavilion 15, released 10 years ago. However, it is still a device dev...
To upgrade older Windows 10 laptop to Windows 11 for free, follow these steps:
1. Check Compatibility
- Ensure your device meets Windows 11 minimum system requirements:
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor
- RAM: 4 GB or more
- Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
- Secure Boot: UEFI firmware with Secure Boot capability
- Graphics Card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
- Display: >9" with HD Resolution (720p)
2. Ensure Windows 10 is Up to Date
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
- Click Check for updates and install any available updates.
3. Download and Install Windows 11
- If your device passes the compatibility check:
Via Windows Update:
Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
You may see a prompt to Upgrade to Windows 11. Click Download and install. - Using Installation Assistant:
Download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant from Microsoft's website.
Run the tool and follow the prompts to upgrade older Windows 10 laptops to 11.
4. Follow On-Screen Instructions
The upgrade process will take some time. Follow instructions carefully, and your device may restart several times.