How to Upgrade to Windows 11 with Installation Assistant.
This guide contains instructions on how to use the "Windows 11 Installation Assistant" to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10, or to update Windows 11 to their latest version.
The "Windows 11 Installation Assistant" is a special tool provided by Microsoft to help you to install the latest version of Windows 11 (e.g. 22H2, 23H2, etc.), or to upgrade your PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
The Installation Assistant tool guides users through the upgrade process ensuring a smooth and hassle-free upgrade to, or of Windows 11, preserving files and existing PC settings and apps.
How to Upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 using the Installation Assistant. *
* Important Notes:
1. The instructions below can be used either to update your Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 or to upgrade your Windows 11 PC to the latest version of Windows. (e.g. to Windows 11 22H2).
2. If you currently running Windows 10 and you to want to upgrade to Windows 11, first download and run the PC Health App to ensure that your system meets the system requirements to run Windows 11. If you PC does not meet the hardware requirements for Windows 11, follow the instructions of this guide: How To Update To Windows 11 22H2 On Unsupported Hardware
3. Your computer must have at least 64 GB of free disk space to upgrade it to Windows 11.
4. The Windows 11 upgrade It can take a long time to install. So, Make sure you have enough free time to do it and if you own a laptop connect it to a power supply. (Average install time: about 1-2 hours).
5. By upgrading your system using the Windows 11 upgrade Assistant, your files and settings will be preserved. But as a precaution, back up your data to an external storage device (e.g. to a USB disk), before starting the upgrade process.
6. To ensure a smooth upgrade, it is recommended that you uninstall any third-party security program you are using and reinstall it after the upgrade.
7. Before upgrading your system, press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC to open Task Manager and at Startup tab disable all third-party programs that open with Windows. Then reboot the PC and continue with the upgrade.
To upgrade your Windows 10/11 PC with the Windows 11 Update/Installation Assistant:
1. Close all running programs and navigate to Windows 11 Download site.
2. Click the Download Now button to get the Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
3. Double-click the Windows11InstallationAssistant.exe file to open the tool and press 'Yes' at the UAC warning.
4. Let the installation assistant to ensure that you meet the minimum requirements to install Windows 11 and select Accept and Install.
5. Now wait the installation assistant to download and install Windows 11. (Your PC will restart several times during the process, so be patient…)
6. When prompted, choose carefully your privacy settings and click Next.
7. Now wait a few minutes for your device to configure and complete the Windows 11 installation.
8. When the installation is complete, the Windows 11 desktop will appear on your screen.
9. Finally proceed to to install all available updates by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking Check for updates. When all available updates are installed, you're done!*
* Note: If after the upgrade, Windows 11 does not run smoothly or you do not like the new operating system, you can within 10 days to switch to the previous version of Windows, by going to Windows Update > Advanced Options > Recovery and clicking Go back.
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