Sometimes, especially at a technological level, we can be anxious to have the most modern from the moment it is possible. After the launch of Windows 11 , you may have been assessing whether it is worth taking the leap now, or if the news is not going to compensate you if you are used to using Windows 10 in a stable way.
To help you make your decision, we’re going to weigh the pros and cons of upgrading to Windows 11.
Are you compatible with Windows 11?
The first criteria for whether to continue on Windows 10 or make the jump to Windows 11 is not really going to depend on you, but on the minimum installation requirements of Windows 11. If you want the latest operating system, you will need an Intel Core processor from 8th generation or an AMD Ryzen 2000 processor or newer. Also, the system firmware must be UEFI, and support Secure Boot.
Considering that the 8th generation of Intel Core arrived in 2017 and the Ryzen 2000 arrived in 2018, you really need a fairly modern PC to be able to install Windows 11 . There are a few ways to try to force the installation, but if it’s not officially supported, better stick to Windows 10.
Windows 11 installation error message.
If you have any doubts about whether you meet those requirements or not, you can choose to download the Windows 11 Setup Assistant . Running the Windows11InstallationAssistant.exe file will launch a wizard that will guide you through the process and stop you if it finds any incompatibility for the installation process.
Reasons to upgrade to Windows 11
In the event that you have overcome the first hurdle in the form of officially supported compatibility, and your computer is ready to make the leap to Windows 11, you will need to assess the pros offered by the new Microsoft operating system.
If you have a compatible device, you can upgrade to Windows 11 to try it out . However, there is a catch. After the upgrade, you’ll only have 10 days to go back to Windows 10. After that, you’ll need to do a clean install to go back to your previous operating system. That is why we want you to be aware of whether it is worth it or not.
Laptop running Windows 11.
If the use you are going to give your computer is as a PC Gamer, then this leap is quite attractive for you. Windows 11 has thrown in a few features like Auto HDR , so your games look more vibrant regardless of when they’re released, and Direct Storage helps your GPU and SSD communicate faster, so you can boot up games faster and delete or reduce loading times.
For multitasking, apparently Windows 11 does a great job of managing memory to favor app windows that you have open and running in the foreground . This should ensure that they get more processor power over other system resources. Also, RAM can stay active in sleep mode, which makes your PC wake up to 25% faster from sleep mode.
If you’re thinking of a makeover, Windows 11 brings a new interface to the operating system, more like the Mac, with a clean design with rounded corners and pastel tones. For example, the taskbar
Reasons to stay on Windows 10
Windows 11, due to its recent release, still has many bugs and issues that could affect your system performance even if it meets the above requirements. In this sense, you can choose to heal yourself in health and wait for them to be resolved little by little. For example, at the beginning the AMD CPUs had compatibility errors with drivers, although it has been corrected little by little.
Laptop running Windows 10.
Before we said the possible improvements at the design level of Windows 11, but this also implies certain cons. Perhaps most notable is that Windows 11 drops support for Live Tiles . If you really want to see the information on these live Start menu tiles at a glance, then Windows 10 is the way to go.
Other reasons not to update will depend on how you do your searches or if you use the voice assistant. Microsoft has shrunk the search box into an icon and also removed the Cortana voice assistant features in Windows 11 , and if you want to use Cortana, you’ll need to download the additional app.