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UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS EXPERIENCE Windows 11 is fast, powerful, and more secure than ever. ​

Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025. And guess what? Moving to Windows 11 is easier than ever.

so you can do more with Windows 11. *Excludes PCs that have purchased ESU.

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2x faster than your old PC

Your expectations will be surpassed. Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3x faster than an older Windows devices* . Experience speed that matches your hustle. 

*Based on Geekbench 6 Multi-Core benchmark. See aka.ms/win11claims

Forget your charger

Top Windows 11 PCs have up to 2.7 more hours of battery life than Windows 10 PCs and up to 3x faster web browsing.51 You can watch your favorite shows on a single charge.

The most secure Windows yet

Windows 11 can help protect your data, making it more difficult to hack, from chip-to-cloud, to you. Say hello to built-in peace of mind.

Moving is easy

Set up Windows 11 fast and efficiently with a seamless transfer, so you don’t have to worry about losing your files. It’s a walk in the park.

More games, more fun

Play without limits. Windows offers more game titles you can't get on a Mac.52 We have the power, speed, and performance to keep your head in the game.

Meet Windows 11

Easier to use

Your time is valuable. So, don’t waste it doing things the hard way. Windows 11 brings a fresh experience with new ways to get things done in a fast, fun, and easy kind of way.

Better answers faster
Your own personal copilot built right in. Get real answers, inspiration, and solutions for your questions, projects, and to-do-list.

Search that just gets you Find the files you’re looking for faster with smart recommendations in your Start menu and File explorer.

Navigate using voice recognition, see what's being said with live captions, or have on-screen text read aloud by a narrator in a natural, human voice . Windows 11 makes it easy for everyone to use their PC.

Easier to be productive

Achieve the dream. Get deep in that Excel, reach more with that podcast—whatever you’re looking to achieve Windows 11 comes with the built-in tools to help you get it done efficiently and with focus.

Plus! Windows supports the widest range of accessories.

Automate the editing process.
Microsoft Clipchamp comes with new functionality that can help you put together unique videos with just a couple of prompts.

Keep your digital life organized with desktop groups for all the different ways you work and play. Custom backgrounds and labels help you build a dedicated desktop space for each area of your life.

Microsoft Phone Link is now available for iPhone devices and Android.
View notifications, read messages, and dial calls from your PC.
Less back and forth between your PC and phone means more time to focus.

Easier to stay safe

Rest assured with smart security. Banking, buying, selling, planning, playing, dreaming, whatever you’re doing—Windows 11 comes with built-in security to help make sure your digital life is protected.

Keep your apps in check
Smart App Control takes the stress out of downloading and installing apps by using AI to help predict which apps are safe to run on Windows 11.

From the moment you start up, Windows 11 is on guard. It works in combination with your hardware and was designed with multiple layers of protection to help keep your apps, information, and privacy secure.

Easier to play

Enjoy the win. Crush it. Crash it. Love it. Live it. More games. More power. More ways to meet, beat, and win. The world of gaming is yours with Windows 11.

Play hundreds of high-quality PC games with friends, including new day one releases.

Auto HDR enables games to produce more vivid highlights and shadows on compatible displays.

DirectStorage allows larger worlds with greater detail to load in less time and is now supported on more storage configurations.

Accelerate business success with Windows 11 Pro and Dell’s broad AI PC portfolio

61% longer battery life on average with more responsive performance53
Enhanced protection with the world's most secure commercial PCs54 and Windows 11
Discover enhanced productivity with Dell’s broad AI PC portfolio and Windows 11
Get 50% faster workflows on average with Dell Windows 11 Pro PCs55

Protect Against evolving threats


Windows is secure by design and secure by default, with layers of hardware backed protection and a reported 62% drop in security incidents. Enhance security with modern security management.

Protect valuable business and personal information from chip to cloud with powerful hardware-backed security by default, enhanced privacy settings, granular IT controls, and enterprise data protection.

Dell PCs come with layers of security already enabled, so you can dive into work anywhere shielded by powerful cybersecurity across hardware, software, identities, and data. Protect your valuable business information with hardware-backed, out-of-the box security including TPM 2.0.

Defend against cyberthreats with the latest credential safeguards for better peace of mind and a reported 2.9X fewer instances of identity theft reported. Enhanced phishing protection, Microsoft Pluton on Copilot+ PCs, Passkey and Token protection for secure sign-on sessions.
Windows 11 Updated Product + Screenfill

Supercharge insights and efficiency


Achieve more with less time and effort with AI features to get organized and complete demanding workloads by up to 50% faster on average.

Improve everyday tasks with AI assistance in familiar apps including drafting new content, summarizing long documents, and analyzing complex data.

Find the right content at the right time with personalized experiences and Microsoft Copilot.

It’s easy to stay in the flow with smarter meetings and features to get organized in a snap.

Easier, cost-effective and AI-ready IT

Designed to work with your existing technology, Windows 11 Pro enables a reported 25% faster deployment, automated updates, and granular control across apps, data, and AI. 

Windows 11 Pro is easy to use, deploy, and manage, making it easy to benefit from the latest advances in business-ready Al. Copilot Studio empowers you to easily create and customize copilots that suit your specific needs and is built to work with Microsoft 365.

Get employees up and running quickly with simple self-help features, including Microsoft Copilot for fast setup and troubleshooting. Make your workday easier and more enjoyable by asking Copilot to personalize settings, summarize documents, create and revise content. Sign in with Entra ID for enterprise data protection.

Windows 11 Pro is designed to work with the business apps and hardware you use today, making it easy to deliver productivity upgrades and Al innovation to everyone. Have peace-of-mind knowing that your existing Windows applications run as expected, and you can get help as needed from App Assure at no extra cost.

Don’t Wait. Act Now

When it ends, security updates stop. Stay secure and upgrade now.
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Check if your PC can upgrade

Many older devices do not meet Windows 11 requirements and will have compatibility issues.
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Update your Windows experience

If your existing PC is eligible, Windows 11 helps take your productivity and creative to new levels.
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FAQ

Windows 11 was built for hybrid working with greater productivity and collaboration features and the most secure Windows. Windows 11 and new devices can support the hybrid workforce by protecting data and access from wherever they work and making collaboration easier.

If you’d like to see if your current PC meets the minimum requirements, you can refer to our knowledge base for a list of tested systems or use the PC Health Check app, available here.

Yes. Microsoft has committed to supporting Windows 10 until October 14, 2025.

It’s free. But only Windows 10 PCs that are running Windows 10 20H1 or later and meet the minimum hardware specifications will be able to upgrade. You can check to see if you have the latest updates for Windows 10 in Settings/ Windows Update.

The free upgrade offer does not have a specific end date for eligible systems. However, Microsoft reserves the right to eventually end support for the free offer.

Yes. You do not have to upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft will continue to support Windows 10 until October 14, 2025.

No. Windows 10 and Windows 11 require approximately the same amount of disk space. During the upgrade process, however, extra space is required. Windows will clean up this extra disk space about ten days after the upgrade is complete.

By default, all your files and data will transfer. However, we recommend backing up your files before installation. Learn more about OneDrive PC folder Backup here.

After you have installed the Windows 11 upgrade there is a 10-day period where you can move back to Windows 10 while keeping files and data that you brought along with you. After the 10 days, you will need to back up your data and do a “clean install” to move back to Windows 10. New PCs preinstalled with Windows 11 cannot use the rollback function.

Downloading and installing Windows 11 will most likely take longer than a typical Windows 10 feature update. You can use your PC while you’re downloading it and then you have the option to schedule the install to happen at a specific time when you aren’t planning on using your PC.

If your PC meets the minimum hardware specifications, the Windows 10 Home edition in S mode can upgrade to the Windows 11 Home edition in S mode. If your Windows 10 PC is running the Pro edition in S mode, you will need to switch out of S mode to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. Windows 11 Pro edition is not available in S mode.

You can refer to our knowledge base for a list of tested systems to determine if your device is eligible to upgrade to Windows 11 or use the PC Health Check app, available here. Many PCs that are less than four years old will be able to upgrade to Windows 11. They must be running 20H1 or later version of Windows 10 and meet the minimum hardware requirements to receive the Windows 11 upgrade.

A Windows 10 Pro preinstalled device with a free Windows 11 Pro license included is available for purchase until 31st March 2024. Pricing on new PCs preinstalled with Windows 10 Pro (Windows 11 License Included) may increase over time.

Dell Support FAQs

Microsoft provides hardware requirements to install Windows 11. If you have already upgraded to Windows 11 but do not see Windows 11 in the list of supported operating systems above, Dell has not provided Windows 11 drivers for your device and does not support Windows 11 on that device. Refer to Dell computers tested for upgrade to Windows 11 to ensure that your device has been tested. Learn more about upgrading your device to Windows 11 Windows 11 support page.

Go to Dell computers tested for upgrade to Windows 11, which lists Dell computers that have been tested for upgrade to Windows 11. If your device is not listed, Dell will not test the device for upgrade or update, and drivers will not be upgraded for that model. If your device ships with a specific version of Windows 11, drivers are available for that version and testing is not necessary.

If your computer meets the hardware requirements to install Windows 11, go to Windows 11 upgrade walkthrough for Dell computers to guide you through the process of upgrading to Windows 11.

The minimum system requirements for running Windows 11 ensure a more reliable and higher quality experience. Installing Windows 11 on non-eligible PCs is not recommended and may result in compatibility issues. If you proceed with installing Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and won't be entitled to receive updates. Damages to your PC due to lack of compatibility aren't covered under the manufacturer warranty. Learn more here.
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