Windows 11 checklist

[Mike Mercury]

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Planning to upgrade to Windows 11? A checklist before you do.
CPUs, TPMs, Secure Boot, Dual Boot, ISOs, and more.

I don’t know what else to call it: the Windows 11 upgrade situation is a confusing mess. Depending on when your PC was built, which components you chose, and how it was configured, there’s a decent chance Microsoft will try to scare you away from installing the free upgrade, which is available a day early today. Millions of people will likely be told their systems are incompatible, and Microsoft is reserving the right to withhold security updates if you install on older systems.

But as far as we can tell, Windows 11 is largely Windows 10 with a fresh coat of paint, and there’s a strong chance your Windows 10 computer will run Windows 11 just fine. Do we recommend it? Not necessarily, but this article might help you figure out whether your PC is ready for the ride.

Here’s a basic checklist of what you’ll likely need, and how you might satisfy each requirement.

Basic system requirements: 1GHz dual-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, UEFI motherboard, TPM 2.0, DX12 graphics, 720p display
UEFI must be enabled
TPM must be enabled
Secure Boot must be enabled
Processor must be on Microsoft’s approved list if you want an in-place upgrade
64GB of free space if you want to dual-boot Windows 11

Before we go any further, why not give Microsoft’s official PC Health Check tool a try? (Direct download here: https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp ). If you pass, you’re probably already fine. Just wait for the official Windows Update and you should be good.

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[DJ_Critterus]

I'll pass on installing this. Haven't heard ANYTHING good about it and the first releases are always disasters.

[RHunt]

seems like every second microsoft release actually works well.

my issues mainly are about all the services added and running under the idea that everyone uses the cloud, wants phone to be connected, want to have everything
remembered, use vid conferencing , generally be "wired" like some teenager.

all that is a resource hog, security risk, generally invasive.

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by RHunt

seems like every second microsoft release actually works well.

my issues mainly are about all the services added and running under the idea that everyone uses the cloud, wants phone to be connected, want to have everything
remembered, use vid conferencing , generally be "wired" like some teenager.

all that is a resource hog, security risk, generally invasive.

The only time I use cloud services is for work and the college provides it. Only work related stuff goes in there, too.

[Louie Detroit]

W10 is still supported until October 14th, 2025, I think I'll hold tight on the upgrade for a while.

[ratflinger]

Win11 is the Vista of 21st Century - **** it & MS

[Stangkiller]

I will probably have a hard time resisting the upgrade. My computer's newer and quite beefy, and I use cloud for nearly everything Team/OneDrive, ect even my personal stuff is in onedrive. I will wait for the first big patch though.

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by Stangkiller

I will probably have a hard time resisting the upgrade. My computer's newer and quite beefy, and I use cloud for nearly everything Team/OneDrive, ect even my personal stuff is in onedrive. I will wait for the first big patch though.

1st patch, 3rd update is the way to go

[RHunt]

`Guys, the cloud was but one example of MS and apple for that matter
turning on so many services and processes that not only does it connect everything it can. cameras etc, these "makes it easy" things eat up power.
Spyware if I had to name it.
If it was off by default and easily turned on after the user gets a briefing of what it does would be a better way to deliver it, "out of box".

[Torqaholic]

Don't expect to need an upgrade until about version 13 or so judging by my past history. Jumping on new bandwagons just isn't my thang.

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by Torqaholic

Don't expect to need an upgrade until about version 13 or so judging by my past history. Jumping on new bandwagons just isn't my thang.

Great minds like you and me think alike.

[LisaJohn]

iFone question….I keep getting a message about accepting “new terms and conditions”. Ain’t nobody got time to read all that mess.
And I have auto updates on but it didn’t update to 14.8. Do I click the download and install to update?
TIA

[ratflinger]

Originally Posted by Stangkiller

I will probably have a hard time resisting the upgrade. My computer's newer and quite beefy, and I use cloud for nearly everything Team/OneDrive, ect even my personal stuff is in onedrive. I will wait for the first big patch though.

Well then you should upgrade, especially since MS is balls deep already.