Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 online and offline guide on how to upgrade your Windows Computer

My name in Matovu George William [MatoTech] and Today am going to teach anyone reading this how to upgrade Windows 10 to 11. First ensure your PC meets the Windows 11 system requirements by downloading the PC Health Check app. If it does, go to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates. If the Windows 11 upgrade is available, download and install it. If not, download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant from the Microsoft website. Run the tool, accept the terms, and the upgrade process will begin, preserving your files, apps, and settings. That is if you are connected to the internet but incase you don't have an internet connection here are the basic specifications of a computer that can support Windows 11:  a 1 GHz or faster 64-bit processor with two or more cores, 4GB or more of RAM, 64GB or more of storage, UEFI with Secure Boot capability, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0, a DirectX 12-compatible graphics card with a WDDM 2.0 driver, and a 720p resolution display. 

So now after checking that your computer meets the above mentioned specifications, we can now start installing windows 11;

You can download and install Windows 11 from the Windows Update app in Windows 10.

Note:

If you are upgrading a notebook computer, connect the AC adapter before downloading and installing Windows 11.

1. In Windows 10, click Start, type Windows Update, and then select Windows Update Settings.

2. Click Check for updates. If the Windows 11 update is available, Feature update to Windows 11 is displayed. Click Download and install.

   Note:

   Depending on the network connection speed, the download may take up to two hours.

   

3. If prompted, restart the computer.

4. If your computer has less than 128 GB of free hard drive space, you are prompted to connect a USB flash drive to continue with the installation. Use a blank USB flash drive that is 32 GB or larger. When the installation is complete, Windows 11 Upgrade copies the windows.old file to the USB flash drive. Keep this file on the USB flash drive. The file is required if you decide to revert to the previous operating system.

5. If you are prompted to provide the BitLocker key, see HP PCs - Using BitLocker and finding the recovery key (Windows 11, 10).

6. After you download Windows 11 in Windows Update and are prompted to restart the PC, Windows 11 Setup begins downloading additional files. When prompted, click Next.

7. In the Choose what to keep window, select the personal files, settings, and apps that you want to keep, and then click Next.

   • Keep personal files and apps: Keeps all your personal files, settings, and apps.

   • Keep only personal files: Keeps your personal files, but no settings or apps.

   • Keep nothing: Keeps nothing and erases all data.

8. In the Ready to install window, click Install to start the installation.

9. During the installation process, your computer restarts several times. Do not turn off your computer or interrupt the installation process. If the sign-in window is displayed, sign in to your account.

   • If you chose Keep personal files and apps or Keep only personal files, the desktop opens when the installation completes.

   • If you chose Keep nothing, activate Windows.                                

Steps to take after installing Windows 11

After you install Windows 11, HP recommends that you update your drivers, apps, and software.

1. Connect to the internet, if your computer is not already connected.

2. Install the latest updates from Windows Update.

3. Sign in to the Microsoft Windows Store and update any Windows apps.

4. If you use HP Wolf Security, install updated HP Wolf Security applications, including HP Sure Click, HP Sure Run, HP Sure View, and HP Sure Sense.

5. To resolve any printer issues after installing Windows 11, see Use Diagnose & Fix in HP Smart to repair common printing issues (Windows, macOS).

6. Learn how to use Windows 11. To learn about new Windows 11 features, the apps that come with Windows 11, and much more, go to HP PCs - Understanding and using Windows 11.