Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade
Get help with Windows 11 installation problems If you see an error while upgrading or installing Windows 11, don''t worry—most problems can be fixed with a few simple steps.
Add or install a printer in Windows
When a printer or all-in-one device is connected directly to a Windows device, the printer normally installs automatically, and printing can be started right away. Windows supports most printers out of
Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows
Driver updates for most hardware devices in Windows are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update. Windows Update updates drivers for various hardware including network
Windows Update Assistant
Summary The Windows Update Assistant helps you manually download and install the latest Windows feature update on a compatible PC. Feature updates introduce new capabilities and help keep your
Automatically get recommended and updated hardware drivers
Windows can automatically download recommended drivers for the hardware and devices connected to a system by using Windows Update. Using the latest updated drivers makes sure all the hardware
Ways to install Windows 11
Installation media is normally used to install Windows 11 on a device that doesn''t already have Windows installed on it. However, it can also be used to upgrade existing installations of
Reinstall Windows with the installation media
The installation media for Windows is a versatile tool that serves multiple purposes, including in-place installations for recovery and new installations. This media, typically created on a USB drive or DVD,
End of support for the Microsoft Store installation type of Microsoft
Support for the Microsoft Store installation type of Microsoft 365 Apps is ending. New feature updates stopped in October 2025 and security updates will end in December 2026.
Create installation media for Windows
To create installation media, go to the software download website, where step-by-step instructions can be found. On that website, you can select a version of Windows and create installation media on a
Recovery options in Windows
If you''re unable to access any recovery options and don''t have a recovery drive, you will need to create installation media using another working PC. You can download Windows 10 or 11 from Microsoft''s
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