Windows 11
Microsoft has released its latest Feature update to Windows 11, Version 24H2. (Translated Calendar year 2024 second half.)
If your machine meets minimum requirements it will be offered as an optional update in the Windows Update section of "Settings". For machines that qualify the upgrade will be free.
Like previous Feature implementations the roll out will be in phases, so even if your machine is compatible you may not see the offer just yet.
For information on the version V24H2 please follow these links. >>
I strongly recommend you create a system backup should you decide you want to fall back to the OS you are using today. Windows will allow you to fall back for ten days after you update, after that you need your own backup. Your own backup will also ensure that if the update goes horribly wrong you still have a way back to a working computer.
Windows 11 will basically only support modern CPU processors, in the Intel world, 8th Generation and above. In the AMD world 2nd Generation Ryzens (Zen+) processors. This very well could mean a machine recently purchased does not qualify for the free upgrade to Windows 11. There are also other minimum hardware requirements, however, for most the processor is the limiting factor.
Microsoft has also started forcing all Home and Pro users to have a Microsoft account if you clean install the operating system. There is a bypass but there are benefits to having a Microsoft account. In terms of having a Microsoft account, Microsoft is no different than Android or Apple which already force you to have account to use their "App Stores". The surveillance Internet is alive and well.
To determine your version, right click "Start", left click "Run", enter Winver in the box and left click "Ok". If you are running Windows 11 and you are on 22H2 your update process
may be broken.
If your machine does not qualify for Windows 11 there is some good news, Windows 10 will be supported until October 2025.
I used Windows 11 and a large number of my clients are using without difficulties.
I'd be happy to discuss your update plans with you so please don't hesitate to call.