How to Update to Windows 11 Before Microsoft Ends Windows 10 Support on October 14: A Step-by-Step Guide

Microsoft will stop sending over-the-air security updates to devices running Windows 10 on October 14. After that, users will either need to upgrade their laptops or PCs to Windows 11 or continue using older Windows 10 versions, which may contain some undiscovered security vulnerabilities. Last year, the US tech giant announced plans for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU). Users enrolled in the program will continue to receive security updates until 2026. But users still have the opportunity to update their devices (if eligible) to the latest version of Windows 11.

How to upgrade your computer to Windows 11 (recommended)

There are several ways for users to upgrade their devices to Windows 11. Microsoft recommends that users wait until Windows Update notifies users that the upgrade is ready to install. However, users can also manually check whether their device can be upgraded.

1. choose start > set up > Updates and security > Windows Update. Alternatively, you can click Windows Update shortcut.
2. click Check for updates button. (It is important to note that if there is an update available for the current version of Windows, users may have to install that update first. For example, if there is a newer firmware update for Windows 10, people may have to install that update before upgrading to Windows 11. After that, they will have to restart the process.
3. Once your machine is ready, Windows 11 is ready to install.
4. Click Download and install button to start the process.
5. A software license terms prompt will be displayed. The user must click Accept and install button.
6. The Windows Update page will automatically refresh and the status will update to show the Windows 11 upgrade progress.
7. Once the Windows 11 download is complete, the device will prompt the user to restart the device. Click Restart now button.
8. The computer will restart several times before the Windows 11 installation process is complete.
9. Your laptop or PC should start automatically with Windows 11 installed. The user can then log into the device and continue using it as usual.

How to install Windows 11 updates using the Installation Assistant

1. Windows 11 Installation Assistant is an application that helps users update their devices to Windows 11
2. running Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
3. Click Install Windows 11.
4. Click Accept and install, And the process should start automatically.
5. The other steps are the same as updating your device from Settings, as described above.

1. Another way to download and install Windows 11 updates for Windows 10 devices is through a pen drive.
2. Users will need a bootable flash drive with Windows 11 installed.
3. Once the flash drive is ready, insert it into the device you want to upgrade to Windows 11.
4. The device will prompt you. Click Run installer.exe.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to get there Ready to install Page.
6. You can choose to keep your existing personal files and applications or delete them.
7. After selecting the required option, your device will start following the same process as the other methods.
8. After the computer restarts, log into the device.

Additionally, you can find out how to sign up for the Windows 10 ESU program here.