Still on the fence about Windows 11? Check out our Windows 11 review to know if the update is right for you. Alternatively, you can check out our comprehensive article on the Windows 11 update or one of the closer look articles if you want to take a deep dive into Windows 11's features. Step 4: After reboot, use Windows 11 Installation Assistant to download and install Windows 11 update right away without having to wait for Microsoft to push the update. Step 3: Once the utility is installed, reboot your PC. Make sure you install it as an administrator. You can always rollback to Windows 10 if you are unhappy with Windows 11. Step 2: Once downloaded, install this utility on your PC running Windows 10. Once done, you will be taken to the Windows 11 desktop and you can start using the new Windows 11 update. Here you need to enter you PIN/Password (if you have one) so Microsoft can finish the installation which will take another 5-8 minutes depending on your hardware.For me, the installation was completed in 10 minutes and I was greeted with the Windows 11 lock screen This step can take some time depending on your hardware. Now, your system will restart so the update can be installed.Alternatively, you can click on 'Restart later' and Microsoft will complete the installation when you are not using the PC. You can click on 'Restart Now' once you are ready to install the update.

This is done so you don't loose any work when your PC restarts to install the update. Once the download is finished, Microsoft will give you a 30 minute heads-up.This process will depend on your internet connection and may take some time. Now the installer will start downloading the Windows 11 update.

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