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Windows 11 Update, How Long of a Wait?

5 months ago

So, I go in on October 5th to update my pc to Windows 11. I go into settings where I'm told that "My pc meets the minimum system requirements 11. Specific timing for when it will be offered can vary as we get it ready for you."

It's now 3 days later and I've heard nothing.

Are they overwhelmed with folks waiting until the last minute to upgrade? I've had opportunities before now where it appeared I could immediately upgrade if I requested.

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Elmer J Fudd
5 months ago
No, Microsoft isn't overwhelmed.

There's no need to wait. Be sure to first back up any important files on the PC,. just in case.

The important thing is - pick a time when you can be without use of the PC for awhile. The update process can take an hour or more, depending on your internet connection and the speed of your PC and storage drive. Also, if it's a laptop, keep it plugged in. Whether a laptop or a desktop, don't turn it off or touch it until you find the normal desktop screen that appears on startup is visible. Sometimes when it's near the end, it can ask you to sign into your Microsoft account, as if it were a new PC. Sometimes not. Have that username and password ready just in case. This will be when updating is nearly all done.

I did this update on 4 PCs. It asked for a Microsoft sign-on on 2 and didn't ask on 2.

Go to Settings. Then at the list on the left, the last item is Windows Update. Click on it

It should take you to a place to click where it says something like "Update to WIndows 11".

Sorry I can't give you more precise language. I did this a few months ago so when I follow those steps, the screen says something different that what you will see.

If you want more guidance, go to YouTube and in the search box, type in "How To Update to WIndows 11". It will take you to some videos to watch. You can also find useful info on the Microsoft website. And maybe even a link to start the updating process.

Good luck.
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Elmer J Fudd
5 months ago
Were you able to make any progress in doing the update?
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jrb451
Original Author
5 months ago
No. I’m still getting the "Your pc meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. Specific timing for when it will be offered can vary as we get it ready for you."

So, it seems that while I’m ready to update, it’s not ready for me, yet.
jrb451
Original Author
4 months ago
last modified: 4 months ago
Finally, after 8 days, I was alerted that Windows 11 was ready for install. It’s now installed and everything appears to be working - MS Office 2010, Word, Excel and Outlook, Quicken 2017, and Weatherlink - the ones I’ve had the longest that I feared would longer work.
Elmer J Fudd
4 months ago
I'm glad it's done.

It's something I have an intermediate amount of familiarity with as a user but I'm far from being a knowledgeable tech. Your experience was very odd. As I mentioned above, I triggered the updates to Win 11 some months ago on 4 PCs. None ever displayed the message you saw.

It's over, the puzzle seems to have resolved itself. That's what matters.
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