Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will be offered as a free upgrade to certain eligible Windows 10 computers, but this eligible definition has recently caused quite a lot of confusion.Judging from the current situation, the free upgrade will apply to devices equipped with eight-generation processors, although Microsoft has recently begun testing seventh-generation chips, temporarily only as part of the Windows Insider program. The final decision has not been made, because Microsoft explained that it just wanted to figure out how the new operating system will run on the old processor.
At the same time, there is a question in the minds of many Windows 10 users: can they upgrade to Windows 11 for free no matter what operating system version they are running?
It turns out, yes. Computers running Windows 10 Home in S mode will also be allowed to upgrade to Windows 11 for free, because the new operating system will also have a dedicated S mode from the beginning.
Windows 10 running in S mode restricts users from using applications published in the Microsoft Store, thus preventing the installation of Win32 software, which in turn provides an additional layer of security and shuts down one of the most popular malware distribution channels. door.
If your PC meets the minimum hardware specifications, Windows 10 Home Edition in S mode can be upgraded to Windows 11 Home Edition in S mode. If your Windows 10 PC is running Professional Edition in S mode, you need to switch from S mode to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. This is because Windows 11 Professional cannot be used in S mode.
Just like full Windows, computers running in S mode will be notified in Windows Update when a new operating system is available for download.
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