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Windows 11 for Home

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.

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3x faster


More battery life and up to 3x faster web browsing than Windows 10 PCs.

Faster than fast

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

The most secure Windows PCs 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.

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. You can watch your favourite shows on a single charge with Battery life varies significantly by device and with settings, usage and other factors.

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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.

The minimum hardware requirements are available at https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11-specifications.

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.

Windows 10 is no longer supported—leaving your devices without standard security and feature updates. Upgrade now to protect and accelerate your business with Windows 11 Pro PCs featuring built-in security, game-changing AI, and fast performance.​

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.

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.

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.
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