It is said that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks. Fortunately, the same cannot be said for computers.
After Windows 11 was released last fall, Microsoft is improving it with the first regular “feature updates” that the operating system gets during its lifetime.
Panos Panay, chief product officer of Microsoft’s Windows and Devices division, said the update is designed to make using your PC “easier and more secure” and that the new software will be available in more than 190 countries on Tuesday. to users. But what is really waiting on the other side of this update, and what if your PC is not compatible?
Here’s what you need to know regarding changes in Windows.
If you already have Windows 11 on your PC, you can install this new update for free. Some people who are still using Windows 10 on their PC may be able to upgrade to this updated version of Windows for free. To check, open the Settings app on your PC and tap[Windows Update]then press[更新プログラムの確認]Click.
It contains many tweaks and changes and requires you to be a real power user. But some of the changes Microsoft made here are a little easier to spot than others, and perhaps more impactful. Be careful to keep an eye on her.
Not all of the new features in Windows 11 are as easily accessible as the others.
Some, like the Smart App Control feature that uses AI to determine if an app you just installed is legitimate or malicious software, require you to perform a clean install instead of updating your PC like you’re used to. This means that you will either have to clear your computer’s storage space and install Windows 11 from scratch, or buy a new computer with the updated software already installed.
On the other hand, installing updates too early misses other features Microsoft is considering incorporating into Windows 11. Additional features like the new Photos app and File Explorer tabs in Windows (which should make navigating to different folders on your PC) Your much faster) is not already available until October.
How can I get updates?
If you are already using the latest version of Windows 11, your computer[設定]from the app[Windows Update]Just check the section and you will be able to get the update soon. Also, don’t worry if you don’t see the update notification for a while. Microsoft said the “accurate and incremental deployment” process might take some time, and might eventually get to the point where the company decides the computer is “ready.” I am here.
But what if your computer is still running Windows 10?
First of all, it’s not a shame — and neither am I. If your computer is compatible with this new software, there’s a good chance it will let you know in the Windows Update section of the Settings app.
But here’s the hard truth. Not all Windows 10 PCs can upgrade to Windows 11 (for many, myself included, this is due to more stringent hardware security requirements). When a model comes out with a major update like this, they obviously want you to buy a brand new computer.
If that’s what you were going to do anyway, sure, do it. But if your current computer does everything you need, you shouldn’t feel pressured to buy new hardware just to use the new software. Microsoft said it will continue to support Windows 10 until October 2025, which will include security patches as well as regular updates with new features. (In fact, the Windows 10 equivalent of this update will be available next month.)