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When is Windows 11 coming out and is it free?
WANT Windows 11? The wait is nearly over.
Microsoft’s next big Windows release is about to launch, and we’ve got all the details.
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Windows is one of the world’s most popular operating systems.
In fact, Windows 10 is already running on billions of machines globally, despite being just a few years old.
Windows 11 replaces it, bringing new features and a redesigned look that’s far cleaner.
When is Windows 11 coming out? Windows 11 release date
Microsoft hasn’t confirmed exactly when Windows 11 will be out.
Windows 11 makes some major changes
What we do know is that it’s on the way very soon.
Microsoft said: “Windows 11 isn’t here yet, but will be coming later this year.”
In the meantime, you should find out if your PC is eligible for the upgrade.
Probably the easiest way to check if your computer can run Windows 11 is to download Microsoft’s own app.
It’ll check for you – grab it here:
Microsoft PC Health – download here
Windows 11 price – is Windows 11 free for everyone?
Later this year, we’ll start seeing laptops and PCs sold with Windows 11 bundled in.
But maybe you have a computer already, and you just want to upgrade it?
The good news is that Windows 11 will be totally free as an upgrade from Windows 10.
If you’re running an older operating system, you can upgrade to Windows 10 and then Windows 11 if you prefer.
You can also join up with Microsoft’s Windows Insider program to try early versions of Windows 11 before general release.
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