{"id":8166,"date":"2021-10-04T21:19:57","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T21:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1368887"},"modified":"2021-10-04T21:19:57","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T21:19:57","slug":"windows-11-is-now-available-heres-how-to-skip-the-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=8166","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 is now available \u2014 here\u2019s how to skip the line"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Windows 11 is finally here \u2014 and a little bit ahead of schedule., depending on where you are in the world. The official release date is October 5, and though it\u2019s October 4th where I\u2019m sitting, it\u2019s already the future in other parts of the world.<\/p>\n<p>There are actually a few different ways to install the OS, from a straightforward update to some more circuitous methods. Let\u2019s cut to the chase, then.<\/p>\n<h3>Via Windows Update<\/h3>\n<p>Although the OS won\u2019t be available to all Windows 10 users, if you have a relatively recent PC, there\u2019s a good chance Windows 11 is already available for you to download. You can simply head on over to <span>Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Update and check to see if there are any updates available.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If it is, you should be able to install the OS like any regular Windows 10 update, although you should&nbsp;probably back up your important files just to be extra safe.<\/p>\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1368888 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1.png\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1-280x200.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1-189x135.png 189w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1-378x270.png 378w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1-796x568.png 796w\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1368888\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1.png\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1-280x200.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1-189x135.png 189w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1-378x270.png 378w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Picture1-1024x731-1-796x568.png 796w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>If the option doesn\u2019t show up, you should install Microsoft\u2019s new and improved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/windows-11#pchealthcheck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PC Health Check app<\/a>. The app will let you know if your PC is officially supported, and if not, it\u2019ll tell you why.<\/p>\n<p>Long story short, Windows 11 has some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/get-windows-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">very specific requirements<\/a> which mean many older PCs <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/can-your-pc-handle-windows-11-heres-how-to-find-out\">won\u2019t be supported<\/a> even if they technically have the power to run the OS.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft is also making this a <em>very<\/em> gradual rollout. The company says it expects all eligible devices will see the option to upgrade \u201cby mid-2022.\u201d While I imagine the bulk of those who want to upgrade will see the option well before that, half a year could be a long time to wait.<\/p>\n<h3>Skip the line with the Windows 11 Installation Assistant<\/h3>\n<p>For those with compatible PCs who don\u2019t see the option to update yet, you can speed the process up by using Microsoft\u2019s new Installation Assistant Tool. This app basically skips the line and lets you download Windows 11 right now, although it will still check to make sure your hardware is compatible.<\/p>\n<p>Simply head on over to Microsoft\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11?ranMID=24542&amp;ranEAID=nOD\/rLJHOac&amp;ranSiteID=nOD_rLJHOac-gF7fqct_hjBd5XGLH2MgWw&amp;epi=nOD_rLJHOac-gF7fqct_hjBd5XGLH2MgWw&amp;irgwc=1&amp;OCID=AID2200057_aff_7593_1243925&amp;tduid=%28ir__ruaq3hp22ckf60op9tqzdkcce32xrcjrjwgg2a6z00%29%287593%29%281243925%29%28nOD_rLJHOac-gF7fqct_hjBd5XGLH2MgWw%29%28%29&amp;irclickid=_ruaq3hp22ckf60op9tqzdkcce32xrcjrjwgg2a6z00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Windows 11 download page<\/a> and under Windows Installation Assistant, tap on Download Now.<\/p>\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1368889 size-full js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828.png\" alt=\"Windows 11 Installation Assistant Download\" width=\"1058\" height=\"389\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1058px) 100vw, 1058px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828.png 1058w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828-280x103.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828-270x99.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828-540x199.png 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828-796x293.png 796w\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1368889 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828.png\" alt=\"Windows 11 Installation Assistant Download\" width=\"1058\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828.png 1058w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828-280x103.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828-270x99.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828-540x199.png 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-04-164156-e1633380217828-796x293.png 796w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Then simply open the Installation Assistant, follow the on-screen steps, and you should be able to install the OS right away. Be warned that if you skip the line, you might come across unforeseen bugs \u2014 so you do so at your own risk. Still, it\u2019s an official option, so you shouldn\u2019t be in too much danger.<\/p>\n<h3>Force the update with a clean install (not recommended)<\/h3>\n<p>What if you built a superpowered PC several years ago and really want to run Windows 11 even though it\u2019s not officially compatible? You might be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/windows-11-iso\">circumvent Windows 11\u2019s protection<\/a>, but we wouldn\u2019t recommend that, especially on your primary PC.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Microsoft provides the option, albeit unofficially. You can head over to the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11?ranMID=24542&amp;ranEAID=nOD\/rLJHOac&amp;ranSiteID=nOD_rLJHOac-gF7fqct_hjBd5XGLH2MgWw&amp;epi=nOD_rLJHOac-gF7fqct_hjBd5XGLH2MgWw&amp;irgwc=1&amp;OCID=AID2200057_aff_7593_1243925&amp;tduid=%28ir__ruaq3hp22ckf60op9tqzdkcce32xrcjrjwgg2a6z00%29%287593%29%281243925%29%28nOD_rLJHOac-gF7fqct_hjBd5XGLH2MgWw%29%28%29&amp;irclickid=_ruaq3hp22ckf60op9tqzdkcce32xrcjrjwgg2a6z00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Windows 11 download page<\/a> noted above but instead, download the Windows 11 Installation Media Creation Tool. This will tool will allow you to create a bootable USB drive or DVD with which you can perform a clean install of Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, Microsoft provides the option to download the ISO file yourself, which can also be handy if you want to run Windows 11 with a virtual machine.<\/p>\n<p>You should really only try this if you know what you\u2019re doing. If you don\u2019t know what an ISO or virtual machine is, you really shouldn\u2019t go this route. More importantly, Microsoft isn\u2019t guaranteeing that PCs with unofficial Windows 11 installations will receive important features and security updates, although at this point it\u2019s not clear if that\u2019s just to deter people from trying to install Windows 11 on incompatible PCs.<\/p>\n<h3>You can just stick to Windows 10<\/h3>\n<p>If you have an incompatible PC or don\u2019t feel like upgrading, Microsoft has promised to continue to update Windows 10 until at least October 14, 2025, so you won\u2019t be stuck without any updates if your PC isn\u2019t compatible.<\/p>\n<p><i>Did you know we have a newsletter all about consumer tech? It\u2019s called Plugged In \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/hello.thenextweb.com\/plugged\">and you can subscribe to it right here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/get-windows-11-right-now\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows 11 is finally here \u2014 and a little bit ahead of schedule., depending on where you are in the world. 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