Indeed, October 6th (Wednesday) could be the actual official day, but we'll have to wait and see. No final date has been given for the release of Windows 11, but October is a good rule of thumb (and it was even spotted in the Windows 11 presentation). The Windows 11 update is a free upgrade for all Windows 10 users and is optional. In other words, there are a lot of cavets, so make sure to read Microsoft's full post detailing the how the Insider program will work.įor everyone else Windows 11 (General Release): October 6, 2021? Some of these PCs may be able to move back to the Beta Channel, but at their own risk. In preparation for releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview builds to the Beta Channel later this summer, we are moving PCs that do not meet the hardware requirements for Windows 11 in the Beta Channel to the Release Preview Channel.

Microsoft also comments about the Beta channel:

Insiders with PCs already in the Dev Channel have been installing and giving feedback on builds with Windows 11 features since last year.

There will be exceptions to which PCs can join the Windows 11 Insider Dev Channel, as Microsoft notes:Īll Windows Insiders who have already been installing builds from the Dev Channel on their PCs up through Jwill be allowed to continue installing Windows 11 Insider Preview builds even if their PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements.

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