This keeps your files and retains the restore partition in case you need to go back to Windows 10. Be sure to have your computer Service Tag available and SupportAssist installed to get the drivers that are right for your computer.ĭell recommends using the upgrade option through Windows Update to install Windows 11 on a tested computer. To get started with updating your BIOS and drivers, visit the Dell Drivers and Downloads website for your computer. You should have the latest drivers on your computer before upgrading to Windows 11. The Windows upgrade process migrates current drivers for your computer rather than installing new 'in-box' drivers. Refer to Microsoft article, ' Backup and Restore in Windows 10.'ĭell strongly recommends that you update the BIOS and drivers for your Dell computer before starting an upgrade to Windows 11. Refer to Microsoft article, ' Back up your Documents, Pictures, and Desktop folders with OneDrive' for more information.įor large amounts of data, you may need to back up your files and folders to an external hard drive using File History. Use the CC icon to change the closed caption language.īefore you install the Windows 11 upgrade, be sure to back up your files with OneDrive. However, Dell will not provide support for Windows 11 on untested devices.Ĭlosed captions: Available in multiple languages. Microsoft may include Windows 11 drivers from component manufacturers through Windows Update for computers not tested by Dell. Dell will not provide Windows 11 drivers for untested devices. If your computer is not tested for Windows 11, Dell does not recommend upgrading to Windows 11. Refer to article, ' Dell computers tested for upgrade to Windows 11 ', which lists Dell computers that have been tested for upgrade to Windows 11. Download the PC Health Check app now.įor more information on minimum requirements, including TPM compatibility, refer to Windows 11 – Scope of Support and System Requirements.Ĭheck to see if your device is tested for Windows 11 upgrade Microsoft provides the PC Health Check app to scan your computer and determine if it meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11.

Run the PC Health Check App to scan for minimum requirements Update your computer with Windows 11 drivers after the upgrade.Check to see if your device is tested for Windows 11 upgrade.Run the PC Health Check App to scan for minimum requirements.