Windows 11 will Release on October 05, 2021

Microsoft has made official announcement about the General Availability (GA) of Windows 11. Here are the main key points of today’s announcement:

Windows 11 release date is October 5, 2021.
On October 5, 2021, Windows 11 will be available on new PCs to purchase.
The free upgrade to Windows 11 for eligible (compatible) Windows 10 devices will also start on October 5, 2021.
The free upgrade process will roll out in phases and will complete by mid-2022.
Unsupported devices which are not compatible with Windows 11, will keep using Windows 10.
Windows 10 will be supported by Microsoft through October 14, 2025.
Microsoft will release a new feature update for Windows 10 devices later this year.

Let’s discuss in details:

Approx. 2 months back, Microsoft announced Windows 11, the next new version of Windows operating system. Windows 11 has been developed to replace existing Windows 10 version on devices.

Windows 11 features a brand new rounded UI with centered Start Menu and Taskbar. There are lots of GUI changes and new features introduced in Windows 11.

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At the moment, Windows 11 is under development and testing phase and Microsoft is providing free Insider Preview builds to interested people to test drive Windows 11 in their computer systems.

You can also download and install Windows 11 testing versions in your machine with the help of following articles:

How to Download and Install Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds in Your Computer?

Download Windows 11 Offline ISO Files for Insider Preview Build

Windows 11 will require high-end system requirements and only compatible devices which meet Windows 11 hardware specifications, will be able to upgrade or install Windows 11 operating system.

Following are the minimum system requirements for Windows 11 which your PC must support if you want to install Windows 11:

Windows 11 Minimum System Requirements or Hardware Specifications

You can also take help of official PC Health Check app released by Microsoft to know whether your PC can run Windows 11 or not:

Download PC Health Check App to Know Whether Your PC Meets Windows 11 System Requirements

Now Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 11 final RTM (Release to Manufacturing) version will be released to public on October 05, 2021. It means people can start using Windows 11 final stable version as a primary OS in their computer systems starting October 05, 2021.

UPDATE: Here is How to Download and Install Windows 11 Final Version

On the same day, lots of new devices will be launched by various manufacturers (such as Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung) which will come preinstalled or preloaded with new Windows 11 operating system.

If you are using Windows 10 device and your device meets Windows 11 system requirements, you’ll be able to upgrade to Windows 11 for free.

Windows 10 Users will Get Free Upgrade to Windows 11, Here is How to Check?

The free Windows 11 upgrade process will also start rolling out to eligible Windows 10 devices on October 05, 2021. Windows 11 will be provided for free upgrade via Windows Update and Media Creation tool.

Microsoft will roll out Windows 11 free upgrade process in phases. Newer devices will receive Windows 11 first. According to Microsoft, the Windows 11 upgrade process should complete by mid-2022.

If your Windows 10 device is not compatible with Windows 11, you don’t need to worry. You can keep using Windows 10 in your machine in coming years. Microsoft will support Windows 10 through October 14, 2025 which means you’ll receive security updates as well as new feature updates for Windows 10 in future.

Recently Microsoft announced that a new feature update 21H2 is going to release for Windows 10 later this year. You can read more about it in following article:

Microsoft Announces 21H2, Next Windows 10 Feature Update

Here are the highlighted features of Windows 11 taken from official Microsoft’s announcement:

The new design and sounds are modern, fresh, clean and beautiful.
With Start, your content have been put at the center. Start utilizes the power of the cloud and Microsoft 365 to show you your recent files.
Snap Layouts, Snap Groups and Desktops provide an even more powerful way to multitask and optimize your screen real estate.
Chat from Microsoft Teams integrated into the taskbar provides a faster way to connect to the people you care about.
Widgets, a new personalized feed powered by AI, provides a faster way to access the information you care about, and with Microsoft Edge’s world class performance, speed and productivity features you can get more done on the web.
Windows 11 delivers the best Windows ever for gaming and unlocks the full potential of your system’s hardware with technology like DirectX12 Ultimate, DirectStorage and Auto HDR. With Xbox Game Pass for PC or Ultimate you get access to over 100 high-quality PC games to play on Windows 11 for one low monthly price.
Windows 11 comes with a new Microsoft Store rebuilt with an all-new design making it easier to search and discover your favorite apps, games, shows, and movies in one trusted location. Android apps are also coming to Windows 11 starting with a preview for Windows Insiders over the coming months.
Windows 11 is the most inclusively designed version of Windows with new accessibility improvements that were built for and by people with disabilities.
Windows 11 unlocks new opportunities for developers and creators.
Windows 11 is optimized for speed, efficiency and improved experiences with touch, digital pen and voice input.
Windows 11 is the operating system for hybrid work, delivering new experiences that work how you work, are secure by design, and easy and familiar for IT to deploy and manage. Businesses can also test Windows 11 in preview today in Azure Virtual Desktop, or at general availability by experiencing Windows 11 in the new Windows 365.