Essential Windows 11 FAQs: Everything You Need to Understand

 

Questions about Windows 11 that you need to know | Finally, Microsoft updated its operating system product, Windows. After Windows 10 successfully attracted new users, now there is an update, namely Windows 11. Which is said to come with a fresher visual style and a better security system.

Of course, this update has been awaited by many Windows users. Because of several previews that have been circulating, Windows 11 has a different interface than Windows 10. Especially in terms of menu management and some icons.

Microsoft has also released the minimum system requirements to be able to install Windows 11. Some of them are as follows:

• Minimum processor 1 GHz, it would be better if > 2 cores
• RAM minimal 4 GB
• Minimum storage space 64 GB
• UEFI system firmware and Secure Boot are active
• Has TPM ( Trusted Platform Module ) version 2.0
• Graphics card minimal DirectX 12 atau WDDM 2.x
• Displays above 9″ with HD resolution (720p)

So, if your laptop or PC doesn't meet the minimum requirements above, you won't be able to use Windows 11. Fortunately, Microsoft makes it easy for users to check whether their computer supports Windows 11 or not. The way to do this is by installing the PC Health Check software.

Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are obstacles

It turns out that when several Windows 10 users and below checked their PCs, they experienced problems if their PCs didn't or didn't support Windows 11. And the cause that often arises is that it doesn't support Secure Boot and TPM 2.0.

Usually, this problem will be experienced by users with older specification PCs. I have an old laptop, ASUS A455LD with 10GB RAM, but after checking it turns out it doesn't support Windows 11. The problem is that the Secure Boot section is not active. After I tried to activate or set it in the BIOS, it didn't work. And this laptop also doesn't support TPM 2.0.




Actually, there are still pros and cons regarding TPM 2.0. Many users want this requirement to be removed. However, Microsoft has tested that activating TPM 2.0 will provide a 60% increase in security for the Windows 11 system. So this is still a dilemma and continues to be tested by Microsoft.

Questions About Windows 11



Because Windows 11 is still introductory and will only be released finally at the end of 2021, there are lots of questions about Windows 11. Because many users are curious about what Windows 11 is like. Therefore, here are some questions that you may be wondering right now.

What is the basic difference between Windows 10 and Windows 11?

Windows 11 is claimed to have a stronger security system than Windows 10. This is due to the requirement to activate TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. Apart from that, the appearance design has also been reorganized with a new audio mix and applications. Several icons including the Windows icon have also undergone changes. This time the design is more detailed.

When can Windows 10 be upgraded to Windows 11?

Your Windows 10 can be upgraded to Windows 11 when you have updated Windows 10 to the latest version. And of course, it meets the minimum system requirements. Windows 11 is currently still in the final stages and will start to be released to users starting in early 2022. If your computer meets the requirements, you will get a " Free upgrade to Windows 11 ".

If your laptop/computer meets the requirements, and the release time has arrived, later you can check Windows Update to see whether you have received the quota to upgrade to Windows 11.

How long will Windows 10 receive update support from Microsoft?

For those whose laptop/PC does not meet the minimum system requirements, you can still use Windows 10. Later, Microsoft will continue to commit to providing Windows 10 system updates until October 14, 2025. So it's still a long time.

Is upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 free?

Yes, it's free. As long as you are running the latest version of Windows 10 and of course already have the minimum Windows 11 specifications to be able to get the upgrade.

Will Windows 11 replace Windows 10 forever?

Windows 11 is the latest version of Windows, just like Windows 10 replaced Windows 8. But you can still use Windows 10 until October 2025.

Will upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 lose files?

No. Later by default your files and data will be transferred too, so they remain safe. But it's best to back up first just in case.

After upgrading to Windows 11 you don't like it, can you go back to Windows 10?

Windows users who have upgraded to Windows 11 can return to Windows 10. However, Windows gives 10 days after upgrading to Windows 11. If the 10 days have passed but you want to return to Windows 10, you must do a " clean install." “.

These are some of the questions that are often asked, if you have other questions about upgrading Windows 11, you can write them in the comments column, we will reply later if you know.