Windows 11 is free if you already paid for Windows 10
Since the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft is offering all users who have an older version of their operating system to upgrade for free, without paying, to the latest Windows. Thus, those who use Windows 7 could upgrade to Windows 8 for free, and those from Windows 8 to Windows 10. Of course, this promotion is valid only for a limited time, that is, during the first year. After that time, in theory, it is no longer possible to take advantage of these free updates (although, to this day, there are still tricks to go from Windows 8 to Windows 10 for free).
With the Windows 11 release, the thing stays the same. During the first year (in theory) it is possible update free without problems any computer with an original key from Windows 10 to the new Windows 11. The only thing we have to make sure is that our computer meet the requirements in order to carry out the update. That is to say:
- 8th Generation Intel (or AMD Ryzen 2000) Dual Core 1GHz 64-bit Processor.
- 4 GB of RAM.
- 64GB of hard drive or SSD space.
- UEFI system firmware.
- Secure Boot activated.
- TPM 2.0 module installed on the PC.
- DirectX 12 compatible graphics.
Of these requirements, there are three that are key aspects. The first of these is the CPU, which must be less than 4-5 years old. The second is RAM, since if our PC does not reach 4 GB we can forget about this system. And, the third, and most important, the TPM 2.0 chip. Any computer 4 years old or less should be compatible with Windows 11. If it is older, it is very likely that we will have problems and we will have to cheat in order to update.
If we meet these requirements, we can upgrade without hassle, and without paying, to the new Windows 11. We can already see a notice in Windows Update that will inform us that our computer meets the requirements of the new OS, and we can only wait for Microsoft to bring the new version to our computer. Once installed, we will have the new Windows activated and 100% legal.
What should I look at to buy a new computer?
If you are thinking of buying a new computer, then you don’t have to worry. Any new PC should be compatible with the new Windows 11, and well meet the requirements specified by Microsoft. To make sure of this, what you should look at is that the processor is an Intel Core of the series 10000, 11000 and even the new 12000. Any new PC will have at least 4 GB of RAM, more than 64 GB of disk space hard drive and UEFI, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0 and other essential requirements.
Windows 11 will reach all computers, regardless of brand. It does not matter if they are HP, ASUS, LENOVO, ACER or whatever brand they are. And all can be updated for free as we have explained.
We can also wait a little longer for the first computers with Windows 11 to hit the market, and thus avoid having to wait for the update to reach our PC and install it manually.
