Microsoft releases Windows 11 a day early

Windows 11 is now formally out there to obtain. While Microsoft is launching Windows 11-powered {hardware} worldwide on October fifth, the corporate has made the OS replace out there early for eligible gadgets in New Zealand and past. If you’ve bought a Windows 10 machine not too long ago, meaning it is best to be capable to improve to Windows 11 proper now.

For everybody else, the rollout of Windows 11 will probably be gradual. Microsoft says current Windows 10 gadgets which are eligible for the Windows 11 improve will begin to have the ability to improve right this moment, however it will likely be principally new {hardware} that may obtain the improve instantly. Microsoft says, “We expect all eligible Windows 10 devices to be offered the upgrade to Windows 11 by mid-2022.”

You can examine to see if the Windows 11 improve is out there within the Windows Update part within the Windows 10 settings space, or you could even be capable to skip the queue and improve instantly utilizing Microsoft’s new Installation Assistant.

Windows 11 features a new consumer interface, a redesigned Start menu, an overhauled Microsoft Store, Widgets, Microsoft Teams integration, and much extra. Our full evaluate is out there right here.

New Surface gadgets will begin delivery on October fifth with Windows 11 preinstalled, alongside new PCs and laptops from Asus, Lenovo, and HP. Other PC makers like Acer, Dell, and Samsung can even be releasing new Windows 11 gadgets quickly, too.