

RELATED: How to Join the Windows Insider Program and Test New Features Download the Windows 11 Preview in Settings On the next agreement screen, click “Confirm.” After that, click “Restart Now.” When the restart completes, your PC will be fully linked and enrolled into the Windows Insider Program.

Once there, click “Get Started.” Note: If Windows 11 won’t run on your PC-or if Microsoft recommends you avoid running Windows 11 on your PC’s hardware-you will see a message telling you so on the Windows Insider settings page here.Īfter linking your Windows Insider account, you’ll be asked to “Pick Your Insider Settings.” Choose “Dev Channel” to get the Windows 11 Insider Preview, then click “Confirm.” if that’s the case, follow the link provided on the Settings page, enable Optional Diagnostic Data, then return to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program.

Open Settings and click “Update & Security,” then select “Windows Insider Program” in the sidebar.Īt this point, if you have Optional Diagnostic Data disabled on your Windows 10 installation, Settings will tell you that you need to have that enabled first before installing Insider updates. Now that you’re a Windows Insider, log into your Windows 10 PC that you want to update to the Windows 11 Preview. To join, you’ll need to visit the Windows Insider website and click “Register.” Then sign in with your Microsoft Account (if you don’t have a Microsoft account, you’ll need to make one first).Īfter clicking through several agreements, you’ll be enrolled. It’s completely free (in fact, you’re helping Microsoft by testing their software for free). To get a sneak peek at Windows 11, you’ll need to join the Windows Insider Program, which is like signing up to be a beta tester for early Windows releases. RELATED: How to Check if Your Windows 10 PC Can Run Windows 11 Next, Join the Windows Insider Program

If you’d rather not run the PC Health Check app, you can also review the system requirements for Windows 11 and compare them to your machine’s specifications manually. It’s worth noting that Microsoft has announced that it is relaxing some of the system requirements to match the minimum requirements of joining the Windows Insider program during the Windows 11 preview period.
