How to Upgrade to Windows 11 Without Losing Data

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To upgrade to Windows 11 without losing data (keeping your files, settings and installed apps), you can follow the steps below. Everything stays intact, so don’t worry.

Note: This applies if you have already downloaded the ISO file to your computer. You can get it

Windows 11 installation requirements

• Your computer must support TPM 2.0 How to Check Your Computer’s TPM Version
• For Intel CPUs that support installing Windows 11, see the list here
• For AMD CPUs that support installing Windows 11, see the list here
• If your computer does not meet the requirements above, see: how to install Windows 11 on TPM 1.2 and older CPUs here

How to Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 Without Losing Data

Step 1: After the download finishes, open the Windows 11 .ISO file and run the Setup file.

Step 2: Click Change how Setup downloads updates. You will see two options:

Download updates, drivers and optional features: downloads and installs the updates

Not right now: does not install the updates

Either option works. Here I chose Not right now to start the installation right away and save time.

Step 3: Click Accept to accept the terms and continue.

Step 4: By default, Windows keeps all your settings, files and apps, so you can click Install to continue. If you want a different option, click Change what to keep. You will see three options:

1. Keep personal files and apps: keeps your files, installed apps and your current operating system settings
2. Keep personal files only: keeps only your personal files. Installed software and settings are deleted.
3. Nothing: performs a clean install of Windows. All files, installed apps and settings are deleted.

Step 5: After you click Next, the installation runs automatically.

Step 6: Done. After Windows 11 is installed, delete the Windows.old folder to free up space. You can find the guide here

Activating Your Windows 11 License