{"id":46404,"date":"2025-06-24T15:57:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T05:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website-admin.geeks2u.com.au\/?p=46404"},"modified":"2025-06-24T15:57:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T05:57:46","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-computer-for-a-smooth-windows-11-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geeks2u.com.au\/geekspeak\/computer-windows-11-upgrade","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Your Computer for a Smooth Windows 11 Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ready to bite the bullet with a Windows 11 upgrade? About time. Microsoft\u2019s latest operating system has been out since 2021 and has a ton of tangible benefits over its predecessor. Plus, you\u2019ve got nothing to lose because upgrading from Windows 10 is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post will teach you how to prepare for a Windows 11 upgrade, including backups, compatibility, step-by-step instructions, and Windows 11 system requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Upgrade to Windows 11?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the latest iteration of Microsoft\u2019s world-famous operating system, Windows 11 is better than Windows 10 in many ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newer OS gets widespread acclaim for its clean, modern interface<\/a> featuring rounded corners and vibrant, eye-pleasing icons. People also praise its performance, as Windows 11 is more resource-efficient and has a knack for prioritising foreground apps. That means it runs better on older, less powerful machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike controversial OS upgrades of old (a la<\/em> Vista and Windows 8), Microsoft hasn\u2019t tried to reinvent the wheel. Users still get a familiar, intuitive interface with a taskbar and start button. The learning curve is about as flat as the Australian outback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Users get productivity-boosting snap layouts that optimise screen space by resizing and repositioning windows. Tech-savvy types appreciate improved virtual desktop functionality, while remote workers rave about Microsoft Teams integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the most compelling reason to upgrade? Security. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop providing updates and security fixes for Windows 10. That leaves the outdated OS vulnerable to a myriad of hacks, malware<\/a>, and cyberattacks. While your Windows 10 PC will still run post-October 14, we strongly recommend updating to the latest OS before then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Check Your PC\u2019s Compatibility for Windows 11<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft allows any PC running Windows 10, version 2004 (or later) to upgrade to Windows 11 for free, provided it meets minimum hardware requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The easiest way to evaluate compatibility is to download and install the PC Health Check app<\/a>. Although the app had issues (and was temporarily withdrawn) when Windows 11 first came out, it\u2019s now reliable and easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n