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What is the best windows 11 upgrade assistant from windows 10?
The Windows 11 Upgrade Assistant is a free official tool from Microsoft designed to simplify the process of upgrading a compatible Windows 10 PC to Windows 11.
Its main functions are:
1. Compatibility Check: This is its first and most important job. Before starting the upgrade, it scans your computer (hardware, processor, RAM, storage, TPM, etc.) to ensure it meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11.
If your PC is compatible, it proceeds.
If it's not, it will tell you which requirements are not met.
2. Downloading Windows 11: If your PC is compatible, the tool automatically downloads the complete Windows 11 installation files from Microsoft's servers. This is a large file (several gigabytes).
Guiding the Installation: After the download, it guides you through the installation process. It handles all the technical steps in the background, similar to how a major feature update for Windows 10 would work.
3. Finalizing the Upgrade: The process will restart your computer several times when you try to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Once finished, you'll be greeted with the Windows 11 setup screen, where you can sign in. Your files, apps, and most settings will be preserved.