Free update from Windows 10, 8 and 7?
Microsoft has officially presented Windows 11 and also revealed whether the update for Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7 will then really be free, as has been speculated so far. Something has actually changed there.
Windows 11: Free update for Windows 10
Update from June 24th, 2021: Contrary to previous rumors, it will Windows 11 only offered as a free update for Windows 10. Windows 8 and 7 users cannot upgrade for free.
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The largest at first glance Visible changes in Windows 11 are definitely the start menu and the taskbar. The buttons, which were located on the left in Windows 10 and in all versions before, now move to the middle as in macOS. The taskbar does not float, but the start menu then opens in the middle.
The start menu opens loudly The Verge not just in the middle of the screen, but is now a window instead of a menu and also contains other information. There are no more tiles there like in Windows 10, only pinned apps and you get quick access to recently opened documents. The PC can also be shut down at this point. The start menu and all windows are rounded.
Visually, the new Windows 11 is very reminiscent of the discontinued version of Windows 10X. Everything is becoming a little more colorful and modern. Microsoft puts more emphasis on widgets in Windows 11. In addition, it will be much easier to pin the windows in certain sizes. This makes the operation even more sophisticated. Of course, a lot can still happen before the final version is released.
In this video you can see what Windows 11 is taking over from Windows 10X:
Will the upgrade to Windows 11 be free?
At XDA the question has been addressed and an interesting clue has been found. According to the current state of knowledge, one becomes Upgrade from Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free. According to current information, Windows 8 does not work. There you would first have to update to Windows 8.1.
