WINDOWS 11 INSTALLATION PATCH

That means Microsoft is likely to patch this out in an upcoming Windows 11 update. Unfortunately, this workaround may not last forever, as Windows Latest reports that a Microsoft spokesperson told the website that the company was aware of it, and is looking into it. You’ll need to put your region back to your current location when done, to make sure everything works as normal.

WINDOWS 11 INSTALLATION INSTALL

This doesn’t stop third-party apps from your laptop manufacturer appearing, but if you want to perform a clean install from Microsoft’s own installation software (rather than from the software your PC/laptop manufacturer provides), then you’ll get a fresh bloatware-free version of Windows 11. So, this rather useful trick is certainly welcome, as it’ll mean you’ll get a much cleaner experience, and your Start menu will only be filled with essential Windows apps, as well as any apps you install yourself. Sadly, in recent years, Microsoft has been getting in on the act as well, which means even if you build your own PC, or perform a clean install of Windows 11, there will still be unwanted apps included.

While some pre-installed apps may be useful, for most people, these applications are never used, and simply take up space on your hard drive, slow down Windows when it boots, and can even throw up annoying pop-up notifications asking you to subscribe. If you’ve ever bought a PC or laptop from a major manufacturer, you’ll likely find that the first time you boot up Windows 11, there are a load of additional applications already installed, such as trials for anti-virus software. Using Windows Backup to restore to a Windows 11 PC requires you to sign in during initial device set-up with the same Microsoft account you used for Windows 10 PC backup.'Bloatware' is the less-than charitable name for apps and games that come pre-installed on your devices. Data transfers exceeding 5GB require an active Microsoft subscription or trial. Up to 5GB of Microsoft Storage is included. Restore is available on Windows 11, version 22H2 and higher. Windows can back up files, settings and apps from PCs running Windows 10 and higher. Timing of feature delivery varies by device.

Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone with iOS 14 or higher, Windows 11 device, Bluetooth connection and the latest version of the Phone Link app. To experience the full functionality, Android phones must be running Android 7.0 or later.

WINDOWS 11 INSTALLATION UPDATE

Phone Link experience comes pre-installed on your PC with Windows 10 (running Windows 10, May 2019 Update at the least) or Windows 11. Certain features require specific hardware (see Windows 11 Specifications).Ĭertain features require specific hardware, see Windows 11 Specifications. Features and app availability may vary by region.

WINDOWS 11 INSTALLATION UPGRADE

Windows 11 upgrade is available for eligible PCs that meet minimum device specifications.

WINDOWS 11 INSTALLATION DRIVER

Requires an NVMe SSD to store and run games that use the Standard NVM Express Controller driver and a DirectX12 GPU with Shader Model 6.0 support.įor computers with Windows 10 in S mode, download this version of PC Health Check app. See and and for details.Īuto HDR requires an HDR monitor and is supported on titles using the DirectX 11 or later API.ĭirectStorage requires API adoption by games. Requires Windows 10/11 (with updates) excludes S mode and ARM devices. Game catalogue varies over time, by region, and by device. PCs that have been running previous versions of Windows must do a full reset of the Windows 11 operating system for the feature to work. In order to keep you as safe as possible, you must start with a fresh system. Only available on the latest version of Windows 11. Some layouts only available based on display resolution and scale settings.ĭuring the device support period provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Narrator natural voices availability varies by market: See Appendix A: Supported languages and voices. US English only for live captions, and voice access. Requires Windows PC with microphone capability. Features and app availability may vary by region.

Windows 11 installation