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Anony
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Aug 06, 2025

How to upgrade to windows 11 from Windows 10 by keeping files and apps?

Our company has a business desktop (ThinkCentre M900) to be upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10. Here are the details of this desktop PC: Windows 10 Pro Intel Core i7-6700 processor 32GB DDR4 ...
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Linxfbbd
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Aug 06, 2025

Windows 11 Installation Assistant. This is the official way to help upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 by keeping files and apps. It checks compatibility, downloads the necessary files, and guides you through the upgrade process while keeping your files, apps, and settings intact.

The task is quite simple. First, download the app from Windows 11 product page and follow the prompt to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 for free.

Troubleshooting Common Issues:

❌ "This PC doesn’t meet Windows 11 system requirements"

Enable TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot in BIOS (varies by manufacturer).

If using an unsupported CPU, consider a clean install via Rufus (bypass checks).

❌ Installation Stuck or Fails

Run Windows Update Troubleshooter (Settings → Update & Security → Troubleshoot).

Free up disk space (need at least 20GB free).

Disable third-party antivirus temporarily.

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