1. If you are on a Windows 10 device attempting to upgrade to Windows 11, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. 
  2. Click the Download & Install button.
     
  3. This will start the upgrade process, do not shut down or log off of the laptop during this process, and keep the device charging.
  4. Once the update is finished downloading, it will prompt you to restart, do so when you are able to. 

        

Windows 11 Installation Assistant

   Sometimes, Windows Update may not show Windows 11 as an available update. To get around this and install the update, you can use the installation assistant here : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

Download the assistant and run it as admin. AutoElevate should allow you to do this, but if you are for some reason prompted for IT Approval, we will approve it. Follow the steps below to use the installation assistant. Please reach out to the IT helpdesk if you need any assistance in this process.


The Windows 11 Installation Assistant is an app that provides assistance with upgrading to Windows 11. Microsoft recommends waiting until a device is offered the Windows 11 upgrade via Windows Update before using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant app. However, the Windows 11 Installation Assistance app can be used before Windows Update offers the Windows 11 upgrade.

When the Windows 11 Installation Assistant is run, one of the following options is displayed in the Windows 11 Installation Assistant window:

  • Install Windows 11 - If the Windows 11 Installation Assistant determines that the device meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11, it offers to install it. To proceed with the install, in the Windows 11 Installation Assistant window:

    1. Select the Accept and install button to start the upgrade to Windows 11.

    2. When the Windows 11 upgrade process prompts to restart, select the Restart now button.

    3. The device restarts and the Windows 11 upgrade process continues. The device restarts automatically a few more times to finish installing Windows 11.

    4. The Windows sign-on screen is displayed once the Windows 11 upgrade is done. Sign into the device to complete the upgrade.