How to install Windows 11 | What are System requirements for Windows 11 | Windows 11 release date revealed

Microsoft revealed the first look of it's Windows 11 at big event on June 24 comprising of latest features like attractive re-design, snap layouts, user-friendly widgets and many more.

Microsoft has released Windows 11, which includes a major overhaul and a slew of new features. With a new Start menu and rounded corners, Windows 11 has a fresh new look, but it also brings a slew of productivity enhancements, including Snap Layouts, which allow you to run multiple apps at once.

The biggest feature of Windows 11 will be android apps as you can download your favorite apps like Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram etc from the built-in Amazon app store and enjoy your favorite apps on your PC and tablets. 

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For those who want to get a head start on Windows 11, Microsoft has already released a Windows 11 Insider build. This isn't a complete build with all of Windows 11's features, but it's close enough to give you an idea of how it'll look.

Minimum System requirements for Windows 11:

Windows 11 user interface

Before you install Windows 11, make sure your computer is compatible with the new operating system. Otherwise, you will lose your data if you do not have your PC ready to start the Windows 111 installation. Here are the minimum system requirements for Microsoft Windows 11:

• CPU: a 1 GHz or faster dual-core or higher processor on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Storage: 64 GB
• TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
• Graphics card: DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x
• Display: A display 9 inches or larger, with a resolution of 720p or higher
• Internet Connection and Microsoft Account

Make sure to fulfill all these minimum system requirements before installing Windows 11 otherwise installation would be impossible. Keep in mind to take a back-up of all your personal data before installing Windows 11. It would be safe for you incase of mid-installation crash.

How to install Windows 11:

Existing Windows users will be able to download, install, and activate Windows 11 for free; however, you'll need to be online to download, install, and activate Home versions, and you'll need a Microsoft account to install or upgrade your PC or tablet.

Keep in mind that Microsoft has released Windows 11 preview so far for those who want to take a look at how the new system will look like. This is not a complete Windows 11 software as it is yet to be fully announced.

Step-by-step guide for Windows 11 installation:

Here is the step-by-step guide for installation of Windows 11 in your personal system

1. Make sure you're ready: You need to ensure that your PC is fully ready to install and run this new Windows 11 build.
2. To get Windows 11 right now, you'll need to be in the Windows Insider Program which means you need to register in Windows Insider Program on Microsoft website.
3. You can join the Insider Program via Windows 10 by clicking the Start Menu: Open the start menu by clicking on Windows icon from the bottom left corner of your system screen
4. Then click Settings: Open the setting menu of Windows 10 by clicking on the setting icon in vertical list of icons of START menu.
5. Then select Update & Security: After getting to setting, select Update and security option from the setting menu.
6. Select Windows Insider Program: You will find Windows insider program option from the Update and security menu on the left of your screen.
7. Select Get started: After hitting Windows Insider Program, you will get the option of Get started
8. Click Link an account: Link your account which is registered with Microsoft
9. Select Dev Channel and hit Confirm: After linking account you will see three options to select from and you need to select one that is suitable for you then hit the confirm button.
10. Follow the subsequent prompts and you'll be on your way to Windows 11

Microsoft Windows 11 release date:

Microsoft appears to be hinting at a release date for Windows 11 in October 2021. Countless screenshots show October 20 as the date, with messages stating that many people are looking forward to "turning it up to 11 in October!".

However, this could be the date when Windows 11 is pre-installed on new laptops and PCs. If you're on Windows 10 and want to upgrade, you might have to wait until 2022.