

Windows 11 on tablets is much improved thanks to the introduction of gestures and a new on-screen keyboard that much more similar to the one on your phone. You also get improved grouping and snapping of open windows, allowing you to multitask more effectively. There’s a new widgets panel which can show the weather, stocks, news and more, replacing the old Start Menu’s Live Tiles. You’ll find rounded corners everywhere you look and a new centrally positioned Start Menu, although you can return the latter to the side if you’d prefer.

What’s Windows 11 like?Ĭlearly wanting to avoid upsetting millions by making radical changes (as it ultimately did with Windows 8), Microsoft has kept the same basic layout, albeit with a significant redesign. In this case, it’s not recommended to proceed with the upgrade using other methods, such as the Installation Assistant or ISO file, because you may come across errors and problems.Here’s everything you need to know the the operating system, including links to all of our Windows 11 coverage at the bottom of the page. If you don’t see the notification, it is likely because Windows 11 is not fully compatible with your hardware and software configuration. (See also this video tutorial with the steps to upgrade using Windows Update.)

Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 will proceed to install automatically. To upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 from 10 via the Windows Update settings, use these steps: Upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows Update This guide will teach you the easy steps to upgrade a Windows 10 computer to Windows 11 from the Windows Update settings. The experience is similar to installing a cumulative update, but with the difference that this process will take longer to complete (about an hour) because of the download size (around 4 to 5GB) and because the process will perform a complete installation.Īlthough upgrading through Windows Update is a non-destructive process, it’s still recommended to create a temporary full backup before proceeding in case something goes wrong and you need to roll back or recover some files.

The reason is that through “Windows Update” settings, you will receive a notification letting you whether or not version 22H2 is compatible with your computer, and you can continue with the installation with a few clicks knowing that all your files, most settings, and applications will migrate automatically to the new version. The easiest and safest method to upgrade for free to Windows 11 22H2 from Windows 10 is using the “Windows Update” settings.
