{"id":177883,"date":"2022-11-29T11:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T10:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=177883"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:18:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:18:44","slug":"how-to-upgrade-windows-10-to-11-window-11-new-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-upgrade-windows-10-to-11-window-11-new-features\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Upgrade Windows 10 To 11 &amp; Windows 11 New Features"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With new operating system versions delivering improved performance and new functions, you\u2019ll want to <strong>upgrade <a href=\"https:\/\/windows-10.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows 10<\/a> to 11 <\/strong>so that you don\u2019t miss out. While you can still use the current one, it won\u2019t be long before Microsoft no longer provides support for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides, there are so many <a href=\"https:\/\/windows-11.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows 11<\/a> features you\u2019ll want to take advantage of. We\u2019ll take you through the steps for upgrading first before we reveal what tools you can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"howto_container schema-howto-acf-block\"><ol><li><div class=\"howto_item\"><h2>Open Windows settings<\/h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-1.jpg\" alt=\"How To Upgrade Windows 10 To 11 &#038; Window 11 New Features\" width=\"512\" height=\"417\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you\u2019ll need to head to the start menu on your PC. There\u2019s a search bar at the bottom where you\u2019ll insert \u201cSettings\u201d and press enter. If you\u2019ve done this several times before, you\u2019ll see a shortcut icon for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"howto_item\"><h2>Select Update &#038; Security<\/h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-2.jpg\" alt=\"How To Upgrade Windows 10 To 11 &#038; Window 11 New Features\" width=\"512\" height=\"177\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many sections you can explore in the Windows 10 Settings section. You\u2019ll want to look for \u201cUpdate &amp; Security\u201d, which is generally the last option. Once you access this item, you\u2019ll open the portal to where all the latest updates are.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"howto_item\"><h2>Upgrade Windows 10 to 11<\/h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-3.jpg\" alt=\"How To Upgrade Windows 10 To 11 &#038; Window 11 New Features\" width=\"512\" height=\"398\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If upgrading from Windows 10 to 11 is available for you in your country for your PC, you\u2019ll see a message stating it under the \u201cWindows Update\u201d section. If it\u2019s not there, you may need to wait a bit longer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it is available, you can click on the update button for the Microsoft installation wizard to begin. It may take a long time for the process to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t.howto_container {\n\t  margin: 0 auto;\n\t}\n\t.howto_container img {\n\t\theight: 100%;\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 30px;\n\t}\n\t\n\t\t  .howto_container h2 {\n\t\t\t  clear: none !important;\n\t\t  }\n\t\t  .howto_container ol {\n\t\t\t  list-style: none !important;\n\t\t  }\t\n\t.howto_container ol li::before {\n\t\tcolor: #ffffff !important;\n\t\tbackground:#0073aa !important;\n\t}\n<\/style>\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Look At Windows 11 New Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As soon as you have the new Windows 11 upgrade, you\u2019ll want to start using the exciting features. There are so many we\u2019re looking forward to, so buckle up as we take you on this adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snap Layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may remember times from Windows 7 when everyone was installing fences to group specific apps together to find it easier. The new upgrade will have a Snap Layout that\u2019s similar, but more advanced. If you\u2019re working on multiple monitors, this tool will come in handy, letting you quickly switch to a different app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-4.jpg\" alt=\"How To Upgrade Windows 10 To 11 &amp; Window 11 New Features\" class=\"wp-image-177884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-4.jpg 958w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-4-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-4-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-4-150x87.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Widgets and Themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New themes are coming with Windows 11, giving your desktop a bright new look and functionality. As with Windows Vista, you\u2019ll also have Widgets that\u2019ll keep you updated on events, news, and traffic. Of course, you\u2019ll be able to add your own Widgets from other apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-5.jpg\" alt=\"How To Upgrade Windows 10 To 11 &amp; Window 11 New Features\" class=\"wp-image-177885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-5.jpg 512w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-5-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-5-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-5-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-5-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-5-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhanced Gaming and Android Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Xbox Games Pass will be part of the experience, with enhanced graphics and performance capabilities. Microsoft also announced that there will be a built-in Android emulator, where you can shop for apps that are compatible with the new operating system. There are also new tools to ensure you\u2019re running system resources optimally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-6.jpg\" alt=\"How To Upgrade Windows 10 To 11 &amp; Window 11 New Features\" class=\"wp-image-177886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-6.jpg 512w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-6-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-6-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet your Teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One way that Microsoft is ensuring you\u2019re making the most of its products is by supplying you with built-in conferencing apps. Windows 11 will have Microsoft Teams pre-installed, which means you can simply open it up on your desktop and join a meeting. It\u2019ll be interesting to see how many people switch from rivals Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-7.jpg\" alt=\"How To Upgrade Windows 10 To 11 &amp; Window 11 New Features\" class=\"wp-image-177887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-7.jpg 512w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-7-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/How-To-Upgrade-Windows-10-To-11-Window-11-New-Features-7-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open your Windows to New Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upgrading from Windows 10 to 11 will present a whole new world on your Microsoft PC. While we\u2019ve highlighted some of the beneficial apps and tools coming your way, we\u2019re sure there will be much more in time to come. We\u2019re hoping it will be a pleasurable experience for as long as the new operating system lasts before the next massive update.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With new operating system versions delivering improved performance and new functions, you\u2019ll want to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 so that you don\u2019t miss out. While you can still use the current one, it won\u2019t be long before Microsoft no longer provides support for it. Besides, there are so many Windows 11 features you\u2019ll want &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-upgrade-windows-10-to-11-window-11-new-features\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How To Upgrade Windows 10 To 11 &amp; Windows 11 New Features&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9204,"featured_media":177893,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":1},"categories":[2441],"tags":[3149],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[],"class_list":["post-177883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to","tag-app-subdomain-redirectionwindows-11"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9204"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177883"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177883\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":322847,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177883\/revisions\/322847"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/177893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177883"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=177883"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=177883"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=177883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}