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Windows 11 UPGRADE Choice Missing From W10 Pro "Windows Update"
pilotcfi Copilot:
The Windows 11 Installation Assistant primarily focuses on upgrading your operating system from Windows 10 to Windows 11. During this process, it does make some changes to system settings and configurations to ensure compatibility and a smooth transition. Here are a few key points:
1. **System Requirements Check**: The Installation Assistant checks if your device meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11⁴.
2. **Download and Installation**: It downloads the necessary files and installs Windows 11, which may involve changes to system files and settings⁵.
3. **Driver Updates**: It may update drivers to ensure hardware compatibility with Windows 11⁵.
4. **User Settings and Data**: Generally, your personal files and most settings are preserved during the upgrade, but it's always a good idea to back up important data⁶.Would you like more detailed information on any specific aspect of the upgrade process?
(2) Download Windows 11 - microsoft.com. https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11.
(3) How to Upgrade Your PC to Windows 11 - How-To Geek. https://www.howtogeek.com/759554/how-to-upgrade-your-pc-to-windows-11/.
(4) Windows 11: Upgrade from Windows 10 using NEW Installation Assistant (Official). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2EUi__pXsc.
(5) Windows 11 22H2: Upgrade with Installation Assistant (Official). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT3oJbx3KW4.
(6) Windows 11: How to Use Installation Assistant to Upgrade from Windows 10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r42TGwQDUM.
(7) How to Force the Windows 11 Update and Upgrade Immediately - How-To Geek. https://www.howtogeek.com/767274/how-to-force-the-windows-11-update-and-upgrade-immediately/.
(8) How to Use the System Configuration tool on Windows 11. https://allthings.how/how-to-use-the-system-configuration-tool-on-windows-11/.I copied the description for you, this is the official information
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This assistant is for those who wish to:
Upgrade a Windows 10 PC to Windows 11.
Before you begin, check to see if the following conditions apply to you:
You have a Windows 10 license.
Your PC must have Windows 10, version 2004 or higher installed to run Installation Assistant.
Your PC must have 9 GB of free disk space to download Windows 11.
Note: Your PC meets the Windows 11 device specifications for upgrade requirements and supported features. Certain features require additional hardware. We also recommend that you visit your PC’s manufacturer’s website for information about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
After you download the Installation Assistant:
Select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
Once the tool confirms the device hardware is compatible, you will be presented with the license terms. Select Accept and Install.
Once the tool is ready, click the Restart Now button to complete installation on your computer.
It might take some time to install Windows 11, and your PC will restart a few times. Make sure you don’t turn off your PC."
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Thank you for the quick response.
I hear you.
Just to confirm: Despite the name "installation" assistant (ie. not "update" or "upgrade") do I do anything special to guarantee saving all config, or just let it rip?
pilotcfi Copilot:
The Windows 11 Installation Assistant primarily focuses on upgrading your operating system from Windows 10 to Windows 11. During this process, it does make some changes to system settings and configurations to ensure compatibility and a smooth transition. Here are a few key points:
1. **System Requirements Check**: The Installation Assistant checks if your device meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11⁴.
2. **Download and Installation**: It downloads the necessary files and installs Windows 11, which may involve changes to system files and settings⁵.
3. **Driver Updates**: It may update drivers to ensure hardware compatibility with Windows 11⁵.
4. **User Settings and Data**: Generally, your personal files and most settings are preserved during the upgrade, but it's always a good idea to back up important data⁶.
Would you like more detailed information on any specific aspect of the upgrade process?
(2) Download Windows 11 - microsoft.com. https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11.
(3) How to Upgrade Your PC to Windows 11 - How-To Geek. https://www.howtogeek.com/759554/how-to-upgrade-your-pc-to-windows-11/.
(4) Windows 11: Upgrade from Windows 10 using NEW Installation Assistant (Official). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2EUi__pXsc.
(5) Windows 11 22H2: Upgrade with Installation Assistant (Official). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT3oJbx3KW4.
(6) Windows 11: How to Use Installation Assistant to Upgrade from Windows 10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r42TGwQDUM.
(7) How to Force the Windows 11 Update and Upgrade Immediately - How-To Geek. https://www.howtogeek.com/767274/how-to-force-the-windows-11-update-and-upgrade-immediately/.
(8) How to Use the System Configuration tool on Windows 11. https://allthings.how/how-to-use-the-system-configuration-tool-on-windows-11/.
I copied the description for you, this is the official information
"
This assistant is for those who wish to:
Upgrade a Windows 10 PC to Windows 11.
Before you begin, check to see if the following conditions apply to you:
You have a Windows 10 license.
Your PC must have Windows 10, version 2004 or higher installed to run Installation Assistant.
Your PC must have 9 GB of free disk space to download Windows 11.
Note: Your PC meets the Windows 11 device specifications for upgrade requirements and supported features. Certain features require additional hardware. We also recommend that you visit your PC’s manufacturer’s website for information about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
After you download the Installation Assistant:
Select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
Once the tool confirms the device hardware is compatible, you will be presented with the license terms. Select Accept and Install.
Once the tool is ready, click the Restart Now button to complete installation on your computer.
It might take some time to install Windows 11, and your PC will restart a few times. Make sure you don’t turn off your PC.
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