Windows 11 gets a release date of October 5

On the morning of this Tuesday, 31, Microsoft officially announced the release date of the expected Windows 11. The new version of the operating system will arrive with a series of changes compared to its predecessor, and promises to be a platform with more integration and functionality for users.

Windows 11 has a release date set for October 5th, a Tuesday. The update will be free for Windows 10 users, but Microsoft intends to do this process gradually, that is, the option to install the new OS should appear first for some, in the next few hours or days for others.

This model will be followed by steps. Qualifying PCs that meet the minimum software requirements will begin receiving the new version around that date, and Microsoft expects all compatible computers to receive Windows 11 by mid-2022. notebooks already start to come with the system integrated in the settings.

Minimum Requirements

When the time comes, it is very possible that Windows 11 will send you notifications for the upgrade, but if that does not happen, just go to the Settings menu, enter Windows Update and select the option “Check for updates”. Microsoft also provides a list of minimum requirements for your machine to run this operating system. Check out:

• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC);
• RAM memory: 4 gigabytes (GB);
• Storage: At least 64GB, or more;
• System Firmware: UEFI, which supports Secure Boot;
• TPMs: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0;
• Video card: DirectX 12 compatible or later with WDDM 2.0 driver;
• Screen: High definition (720p) greater than 9 inches diagonally, 8 bits per color channel.

If you are not sure if you are eligible for the upgrade, we recommend installing the application PC HealthCheck, which checks whether your computer is compatible quickly and simply.

Among the differentials, Windows 11 arrives with a more minimalist desktop, with a start menu in the center, remodeling of folders, themes, transitions, rounded edges, inclusion of a beautiful and eye-catching night mode, application window divisions, more Gadgets, faster startup, less power consumption and more security.

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Sources: Windows Experience Blog, CNET e The Verge