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These are the requirements for Windows 11
by Jan Johannsen
Windows 11 is coming on 5 October 2021
31.8.2021
Translation: Veronica Bielawski
Microsoft announced Windows 11 in June and has released several test versions since. Today, the company announced that the final version will be released as a free update for Windows 10 on 5 October 2021.
Fans of plays on numbers may find themselves disappointed – Windows 11 will not, in fact, be released on 11.11. at 11:11 a.m. But everyone else is happy that the new Windows is coming over a month early.
Step-by-step rollout
Microsoft announced the launch date for Windows 11 in a blog post. A gradual rollout is planned, starting 5 October. New computers should receive the update first. Microsoft then plans to gradually display notices about the available update on computers that meet the requirements for Windows 11. Alternatively, you can check for updates manually under Settings -> Update & Security -> Check for updates.
You can use Windows PC Health Check to check whether your computer meets the requirements for Windows 11. Microsoft has stated that it will be possible to install Windows 11 even if not all requirements are met – at your own risk and with no guarantee that everything will run smoothly.
New design, new features
Windows 11 brings a new design and new features to your computer. These include a centred taskbar, rounded window corners, new colours and a dark mode. Widgets will act as an interface between the new design and features. Snap Groups offers new layout options for fitting multiple windows on one screen. Teams will be integrated into Windows 11, and Android apps will be available for download in the redesigned Microsoft Store. In addition, the new operating system is supposed to start faster, consume less energy and have smaller updates.
Windows 11 is not only introducing new features; it’s also getting rid of old ones. Most of them will continue to exist, but are simply no longer part of the standard Windows installation.
These PCs will be the first to get Windows 11
Microsoft has teamed up with PC manufacturers to first bring the Windows 11 update to select models being sold with Windows 10. That way, you don’t have to wait until Windows 11 is available to purchase a new laptop. The Windows 11 update will be available on these select models starting 5 October.
These models include Microsoft’s own Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 4, as well as the following more or less precisely designated models:
- Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55)
- Acer Swift X (SFX14-41G)
- Asus Zenbook Flip 13 OLED UX363
- Asus Zenbook 14 UX425
- Alienware x15
- Alienware x17
- Dell XPS 13
- HP Spectre x360 14
- HP Envy x360 15
- Lenovo Yoga 7
- Lenovo Yoga Slim i7 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Book Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Book pro 360
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