How to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 11 system?
To upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 11 system, the following requirements must be met:
- Hardware requirements include a 1GHz or faster 64-bit processor, at least 4GB of RAM, a minimum of 64GB of storage space, graphics card that supports DirectX 12 or higher, 720p display screen, and support for UEFI firmware.
- Operating system requirements: Updates for Windows 7 must be the latest version of Windows 7 SP1 and have the latest Windows updates installed.
- Compatibility check tool for Windows 11: Use the PC Health Check tool provided by Microsoft to determine if your device meets the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11.
If your device meets the above requirements, you can upgrade to the Windows 11 system by following these steps.
- Download the Windows 11 installation media: You can download the Windows 11 ISO file from the official Microsoft website, or upgrade using the Windows Update feature in Windows 10.
- Create installation media: You can use the Windows 11 ISO file to create a bootable USB drive or disk with the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool or other tools.
- To begin the installation process, insert the prepared bootable USB drive or disc into your computer and then start the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your language, keyboard layout, and other options. Finally, click on the “Install” button.
- To install Windows 11, you will need to choose between keeping your personal files and applications, or performing a clean installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
- Setting up Windows 11: Once the installation is complete, you will need to configure some initial settings, such as network settings and account setup.
Please make sure to back up your data before upgrading and ideally back up your system and files before beginning the upgrade process.
