This article explains how to upgrade your computer to Windows 11.

This article is for a specific group that has agreed to be part of the Windows 11 Update testing.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1

The Windows 11 Project Group will notify you that you will be part of the testing group.

The Software team will add your device the Windows 11 membership list.

Your device will pick up your membership on the next sync. This happens within 8 hours, but you can force it.

 

Step 2

Next time your device updates – usually when you next login – it will pick up the Windows 11 update.

The downloading process will happen in the background without any impact on your activities. If you want, you can check the progress by doing the following actions:

1. Open The Start menu
   
   
2. Select the button “Settings”
    
   
   
3. Select the option “Update and Security”
   
   
   
4. A new window will show you the status of your download
   

 

Step 3

Once the downloading process is finished, your status will change from “Downloading” to “Installing”. This part of the process will happen in the background without any impact on your activities.

If you want, you can check it by opening the “Update and security” section as explained in Step 2.

 

Step 4

When the process is finished, Windows will display a notification.

You will also see the update icon (a screen with 2 round arrows within it and an orange circle on the down-right corner of the icon) in the notification area:

 

Step 5

Now you need to restart your computer.

Select the icon to open the “Windows Update” screen. From there you can restart your computer or schedule a day/time to make it happen automatically.

 

Step 6

At this point your computer will reboot a few times, then you will see Window 11 on your machine.

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What to do if you need help

If you need help, please post your question in the Windows 11 (pilot testing) chat you are already part of.

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