How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11: FREE, Easy, Any PC

How to upgrade your Windows 10 to Windows 11 for FREE (using your existing Windows 10 license) keeping your data. This process is Effortless, even on unsupported PCs!
This tutorial covers everything from downloading the Windows 11 ISO from the official Microsoft website, to installation, including the necessary parameters to add the Windows Setup utility to complete the installation on unsupported hardware.
With Microsoft Windows 10 becoming End of Life (Eol) in October 2025, and will no longer receive updates, now is a good time to look at upgrading your Microsoft Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Note, it's not recommended to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, the choice is of course yours. Future updates released by Microsoft may break Windows 11 installations on unsupported hardware! You have been warned.
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TImestamps:
00:00 - About upgrading Windows 10 to Windows 11
00:48 - Intro and Disclaimer
01:02 - Installing the latest updates for Windows 10
02:55 - Downloading the Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft
07:05 - Mounting the ISO, Creating the Desktop Shortcut (with parameters for non -supported hardware)
08:25 - Running the Windows 11 Upgrade via the Setup utility
13:00 - Windows 11 is installed, run Windows Updates again
15:10 - Checking all drivers are installed using Device Manager
16:10 - Final thoughts, give us a like, help us bring you content

[@lauchondecaucho]

It worked on my Dell Latitude E6430, which didn't meet the minimum requirements by Win11. Right after the installation the machine was running very slow, due to the updating going on in the background. Then, a couple of updates failed to install. But as of today after a couple restarts requested by Windows Update, finally the pc is up to date and so far is running good. Thanks for your very clear and to the point tutorial. Cheers!

[@sheridans]

Glad you got sorted, thanks for the feedback

[@AdamAzMcLean]

Thanks mate. You got me sorted without any issues.

[@sheridans]

Glad I could help, thanks for taking the time to let us know

[@rcsrrcsr2396]

New subscriber here. Good directions and tested on a laptop while watching. Good stuff

[@sheridans]

Glad it went well, thanks for subscribing 😀

[@Harambe8]

I've done this win 10 to win 11 many times but not in this way, really interesting. I've learned something new.

[@user-vj6eo2zz1o]

Thanks I found this useful and it worked well 🙏🙏🙏❤

[@sheridans]

Thank you for taking the time to say so 👍

[@luise.suarez5815]

Great! Installed from ISO and everything was as shown in your video.

[@sheridans]

Glad it worked for you, thank for your feedback 🙏

[@julianoarraiz7049]

Great video got my like

[@sheridans]

Big thanks

[@Philiopantheon82]

Thanks for the video, does this work on a laptop who doesnt have the minimum requirement of windows 11?

[@sheridans]

no reason why not

[@user-rm4cl3li4z]

oh thank you man im so happy to have a windows 11

[@sheridans]

Glad it helped! Thank you for the comments, enjoy Windows 11 😀

[@terryroe2023]

So I decided to download the Windows 11 23h2 pro version from Microsoft and install it on my 12 year old Acer Aspire 5750G laptop. All went smoothly, and it's not showing signs of any problems 😀. I bypassed Microsofts compatability checker to allow the installation process. It has also been activated with Microsoft 😀. Not bad for a 12 year old laptop which specs are, Acer Aspire 5750G running i5-2450M 2.5GHz with turbo boost to 3.1GHz, 750GB HHD, 6GB DDR3 memory, it's nothing special by today's standards but when I bought it 12 years ago it was of good specification and it wasn't cheap!!

[@sheridans]

That's awesome that you revived and old laptop, even older generation CPUs are more than adequate for what many people use today. Great job 👏

[@terryroe2023]

@sheridans It's also now fully updated itself with all the latest updates, and the laptop runs like a dream. I have ordered some new RAM for it as this was my plan before switching from Windows 10 22H2. I am going to try 2 x 8GB DDR3 RAM in it and see what happens. I mainly use the laptop to monitor live my CCTV DVR and to do video editing with Filmora for KZbin. It's crazy that there are people shelling out big money on new laptops/desktops because they think their current system is now obsolete because Microsoft has blocked unsupported hardware 😞.

[@sheridans]

Absolutely. Microsoft definitely didn't have the planet in mind when they made this decision.

[@bongodrummer6914]

Sheridan another question please...My PC shows all good except TPM not detected (I might be able to enable it) also Processor not currently supported for windows 11 Am I running a risk by installing windows 11 especially when October 2025 rolls around...I remember when I had windows xp...and when that was no longer supported by microsoft my pc bombed...you said there are additional perameters for unsypported CPU and TPM....is it still a risk not getting updates after 2015 ? Thank you very much...just cannot afford a new pc

[@sheridans]

There will be no security updates for Win 10 after october 2025, running anything that isn't supported or is EoL isnalwqys a risk. I'm have it running on unsupported PC which is fine atm. Interestingly, Win 11 Enterprise doesn't have the requirements apparently. I need to look into this, obviously that license will have a cost associated with it.

[@bongodrummer6914]

@@sheridans Thank you...please let mr know what you find out....

[@vuqar8996]

Thank you

[@sheridans]

Glad it was helpful

[@bongodrummer6914]

I have Windows 10 Home version: 22H2 however my pc says: THIS PC DOESN'T CURRENTLY MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO RUN WINDOWS 11 Will your method still work for me ? Thanks

[@sheridans]

As long as it's a sensible spec, I wouldn't necessarily do it with 4gb of ram 😀

[@bongodrummer6914]

@@sheridans Thank you, it shows Installed RAM 8.0 gb so I should be good to go. Do you agree ? Thank you

[@sheridans]

8gb ram is fine for Windows 11

[@bongodrummer6914]

@@sheridans Thank you sir.....

[@Sunilsuthar-ps5gu]

Thankyou sir. I downloaded windows 11 in my Laptop 💻💻😊

[@sheridans]

Glad it helped, thanks for the feedback

[@Sunilsuthar-ps5gu]

@@sheridans Sir this window is working slowly Any solution

[@user-pg5qs4oe5e]

you are genius man

[@sheridans]

glad it helped

[@simon000ful]

i have lots of software install in my PC . win10., if i updat win11 , my install sofware working ? or i have to re install all software ?

[@sheridans]

As long as it goes smoothly as in the video, and it gives you the keep data and applications option you'll be fine. If it's unsupported hardware, keep.in mind Microsoft may introduce updates that break it in the future

[@sotirisza]

Do microsoft powerpoint, word, excel etc. stay paid on the pc or do I need to pay for them again after the installation?

[@sheridans]

Should stay paid, usually linked to your account. May need to sign in again

[@adadadqqdqdqdq]

hello sir i got a problem because it says the disc image file is corrupted what do i do here ( i already tried the command thing it did not work)

[@sheridans]

If it's corrupt all you can do is redownload

[@adadadqqdqdqdq]

@@sheridans okay ill see if it fixes it thank you

[@sawitz]

Sir if the keep file, setting and apps i can't choose it how to fix it? I want to keep all my file (I'm sorry for my bad English)

[@sheridans]

Someone else in this thread said they experienced the same problem, they fixed by downloading the ISO that was in the same language as their operating system.

[@kazzixx]

I have read the comments and heard that the download needs to be the same language as the windows ( because the option to keep everything was grayed out ) how to know what language is my windows? (sorry im kinda bad at PC's)

[@sheridans]

You can run "dism /online /get-intl" from command line

[@RadiantLegends]

how Long Did This That Aproximity

[@sheridans]

Depends completely on your hardware

[@nenadsikiognjanovic981]

Work amazing for my Ryzen 5 2400ge 16gb ram

[@sheridans]

Glad it worked and thanks for leaving yiur comments

[@hovannesmovsisyan9159]

If i update windows 11, my files, documents, apps and all will be stay or removed (deleted) ?

[@sheridans]

It depends on the option you select as mentioned in the videi

[@Blejky]

The option to keep files and apps is not available it cant be selected its GREYED OUT. I really dont wont to install all the stuff that i have. Is there a fix?

[@sheridans]

It sounds as though your current windows is not compatible with the Windows upgrade process. For example current installation not being on drive C.

[@Blejky]

Windows 10 pro same as in the video installed on ssd c drive

[@Blejky]

I figured it out. ISO MUST be in the same language as the windows if not you can still install but you can't keep setting and apps.

[@sheridans]

@Blejky Thank you for sharing that, good information 👍

[@amitesh0602]

I updated the property of shortcut, applied and saved it. Then when I double click on the shortcut and choose yes on user account control pop up, it gives me an error saying setup.exe - Bad Image. is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error, Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support. Error status Oxc0000020. Any suggestions to resolve this plesae?

[@sheridans]

Sounds like wrong or bad iso, or trying to upgade 32bit to 64bit (not possible)

[@amitesh0602]

@@sheridans Thanks for your quick reply. When I downloaded the Windows 11, the extension of the downloaded file was '. crdownload' and so it was not showing the 'mount' option to open the downloaded folder. I changed the extension from . crdownload to .ISO to get the mount option. Not sure if that had caused any issue.

[@sheridans]

@@amitesh0602 .crdownload files are partial or incomplete downloads. They're temporary files created by Chrome until the file has fully downloaded.

[@amitesh0602]

@@sheridans Thanks again. I will redownload and repeat the steps. Hope this will resolve it. Will keep you updated. Thanks a lot.

[@sheridans]

@@amitesh0602 Welcome

[@omarzamin4352]

I did as you directed but in vain the same message this app can't run in your pc

[@sheridans]

Ventoy runs separately to whats installed on the computer. I don't use ChromeOS myself. I haven't tried to install it this way.

[@user-eo4fr3sr8f]

tysm i finally got windows 11

[@sheridans]

glad it worked for you, thanks for letting us know

[@Vaultteck]

Just got the warning about end of life for windows 10! This walk through was great! 100% think its a tool to get your system updated. Had to make a few changes to the UEFI SETTINGS and TMP Setting in bios but this walk through works great

[@sheridans]

Glad to hear it helped! Thanks for sharing your experience 👍

[@chefzef9552]

"You at least owe me a like for this" lol. Thanks bruv

[@sheridans]

Thank you 😀

[@matthewmccabe3411]

hi! so my machine is not a weak one gtx1080 ti, i7 8700, 16gb ram and windows said i don't meet the minimum requirements to install windows 11 will this method work?

[@sheridans]

Use the video to bypass requirements, has nothing to do with graphics or ram. It's cpu generation and tpm.

[@NBATragedy]

When ever I make the shortcut I I cannot change it to product server

[@sheridans]

i don't understand? it's just a shortcut. what is the message you get?

[@NBATragedy]

@@sheridans I’m not sure how to explain it I will try again after I get off work

[@sheridans]

Don't forget to put the double quotes around the existing target string and add the parameters after the final quote.

[@user-hk9iv9hv6q]

it won't run with mine

[@sheridans]

In what way? Errors etc?

[@G33KST4R]

Getting a giant pop up saying "your $2500 computer will no longer work in a year" really takes the piss -_-

[@sheridans]

I can't possibly comment on where you purchased your PC, and the price you paid. If you follow my instructions it will work, for now unless Microsoft change things; which wouldn't suprise me. How old is the pc for $2500?

[@jwspock1690]

Win sucks