Windows launch

When will Windows 11 be released

Since we still have to wait a bit for the full version, let's take a look at the functional innovations Microsoft presented in the trial version of the latest Windows 11 operating system:

• new, refreshed interface – this is the main change we can observe, the start button.
• Do you think Microsoft Windows has no chance to match macOS among Linux users? Windows 11 might change your perception of products from the Redmond giant.
• Windows 11 appeared six years after the official launch of its predecessor, Windows 10. Windows 10 was already a big change for users. Windows 11 is described as a true revolution; almost everything in the operating system has changed! Appearance, functionality, performance, and it seems that Microsoft is effectively striving to match its competitors, like Apple among Linux.
• The Windows 11 system is Microsoft's latest product, currently available only in a trial version. Have you had the chance to test the latest Windows 11?
• Access to tests is available to members of the Windows Insider program. The beta version of the program is mainly aimed at developers and testers.
• In the post below, we will answer questions – what does the beta version of the Windows 11 operating system look like? Where can you download the Windows 11 trial version, and where and when will the paid version be available? We will also suggest how to install the trial and full version of the Windows 11 operating system.

·      How to download Windows 11

• Wondering what to do to test the full version of Windows 11? Currently, Windows 11 allows free download of a trial version for Windows Insider members, but it should be remembered that it is still just a test version. The full version launch was announced by the Redmond giant for autumn 2021, with the date October 5 mentioned, but it is not yet known whether Windows 11 will then be available in the full version for open purchase, or only for new computers, i.e., purchase together with a new device.
• The trial version of Windows 11, as we mentioned earlier, is mainly aimed at testers and developers, but in reality, anyone can test Windows 11. How to join the selected group? At the start, it is worth verifying the hardware requirements that need to be met to be able to install Windows 11. The system does not require especially advanced hardware, but TPM (Trusted Platform Module microchip version 2.0) is a necessary feature.
• What requirements must your computer meet?
• 64-bit processor with at least 2 cores, 1 GHz clock speed (according to the SoC – System on a Chip standard), at least 64 GB of free disk space, minimum 4GB of RAM, UEFI firmware with secure boot support, graphics card compatible with DirectX12 or newer with WDDM 2.0 drivers, TPM 2.0, and a display larger than 9 inches with 720p resolution, and finally an internet connection to complete the Windows 11 installation.
• It is also worth mentioning that this is the minimum configuration that will allow Windows 11 to start and run reasonably smoothly, but some features presented in Windows 11 will require more powerful hardware, e.g., a 1 TB SSD.

·      How to download Windows 11 for free

• How to join Windows Insider?
• First method
• If you have a Microsoft account, just go to the page https://insider,.windows,.com/en-us/
• translated text: "Second way"
• Przejdź do Ustawień,. następnie Aktualizacja zabezpieczenia
• Wybierz niejawny program testów systemu Windows
• Select Start, then Register and Sign up, then submit
• Zaznacz Kanał deweloperzy i zakończ zapis przyciskiem Potwierdź,.
• Teraz wystarmiędzy,. że wybierzesz aktualizacje z systemu operacyjnego Windows 10 na Windows 11
• After a few minutes and restarting your computer, the system will welcome you with the latest Windows 11 trial update
• When updating Windows, it should retain all files and programs, but just in case, we recommend saving important data on an external drive.
• It is also worth remembering that Windows 11 is currently available only in a trial version, which may still contain many system errors, although tests show that this version has the fewest errors of all Windows operating system versions released so far.
• How exactly to download the test version (Windows 11 updates), if you are already part of the Windows Insider program? It's simple. Just go to Windows Settings, then select Updates and Security, Windows Update, and in the next step find the “Windows Insider Program” tab on the left side. Now you need to agree to optional diagnostics, which will make the system available for download. In Windows Update, a window “Updates available, Last Checked:…, Windows 11 Insider Preview 10, 0, 22000, 51 (co_release)” will appear.
• If your computer does not meet the minimum requirements, an additional message will appear on the screen: “Your computer does not meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. Channel options will be limited.”

·      Windows 11 for free

• Do you want to download Windows 11 completely for free? For users of the latest Windows 10 operating system, the system will be available to download via a voluntary upgrade. Currently in trial version form, after the full version is published as an upgrade to the new operating system,
• If you have an older version of the Windows 10 operating system, then Windows 11 will not be available for free download, but after the release you will be able to download the full version by making a payment in one of the online stores of Microsoft representatives, e.g., in our Key-Soft store,
• Let's take a look at why the Windows 11 Insider Preview is made available to testers and developers in trial version.
• Before the full release of the system,. Microsoft provides a trial package of the operating system,. so that Insiders can, several months before the official launch,. check how the new functionalities look,. what Microsoft offers and which changes, according to them, should make it into the official system,. and which are unnecessary,. Insiders serve Microsoft to report bugs and feedback regarding functionalities,. that are to be included in the system,. The current build version has a completely new interface,. start menu,. more intuitive taskbar,. modernized notification menu,. new widgets bar,. quick settings center,. modern file explorer system,. support for new interface themes,.
• Microsoft has also introduced many features related to multitasking system,. including dragging layouts,. modifying desktops,. grouping folders,. Users also have access to the new look of the Microsoft Store,. in its early version,. which still needs expansion,. however, the interface itself,. as well as a number of features, are already active,. Windows 11 has also introduced a new Settings panel with transparent,. frameless window layout,. intuitive navigation,. Additionally, in the trial version users can also check the possibility of dynamic refresh and dynamic frequency,. which provides up to 1 hour of energy savings when using a laptop,.
• Let's now take a look at what exact functions Windows 11 has introduced?
• translated text:"Completely redesigned interface – the main Start button has been moved by Microsoft from the left corner to the center,. however, this button is not permanently fixed in one place,. it changes according to the number of open windows,. and the menu itself closely resembles Android functionality,."
• Nowe funkcjonalności – takie jak przycisk wywoływania powiadomień za ikoną zegara i przycisk wywoływania menu widgetów,.
• Menu kontekstowe,. które wyświetla się po wciśnięciu prawego przyciska myszy,. zostało zaprojektowane w sposób bardziej intuicyjny,.
• Ability to group windows, create additional desktops, individually customize the appearance of the Windows operating system (change wallpaper, menu color, text and icon size, as well as the ability to create entire tailored themes),.
• Smooth transition technology with desktops – facilitation of separating work applications from entertainment applications,.
• Improved touch mode with easier device detection option, enhanced touch mode support, more intuitive interface adjustment, appearance, and function applications,.
• Introduction of integrated Android operation with desktop, long-awaited feature, which allows running Android applications on the latest Microsoft system with the possibility of freely handling them,
• Microsoft also introduced in the first version of Windows 11 Insider Preview, the possibility of supporting WIFI 6E networks, using an appropriately advanced router,
• It is worth mentioning that Microsoft will soon also release Office 2021 to the market, which will have an interface corresponding to the new Windows 11 operating system,
• translated text:"In the current test version, not all functions are fully developed. It is worth remembering that this is only a test version, many functions are missing, including running Android applications on PC, the ability to conduct chat with Microsoft Teams."

·      translated text:"Windows 11 purchase"

• translated text:"How much will Windows 11 cost after the trial period ends? Currently, Microsoft has not provided such information, but it is estimated based on previous versions of Windows 11 that it may cost between 450-700 PLN depending on the chosen version."

·      Windows 11 download

• What are the first reports from the group of testers?
• Remembering that this is only a test version, like in every trial version Windows 11 shows many bugs, however, as testers say, there are far fewer than in previous full versions. Windows 11 has raised the minimum hardware requirements on which it can operate, but it should be remembered that these are only the minimum requirements. According to testers' trials, Windows 11 runs much slower on minimal requirements, and some applications do not start. Additionally, problems with the functioning of Widgets can be observed, which present outdated information and do not work in accordance with their original purpose.
• Microsoft reported that all bugs will be fixed in upcoming updates and asked testers for patience, also assuring that it will do its best to ensure the final version of the product released in autumn 2022 will be bug-free.

·         Windows 11 installation

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• here it was moved from the left corner of the screen to the center, additionally it is worth mentioning that this button is not in a fixed place, it moves depending on the number of windows you open. The menu itself, however, is reminiscent of Android's functionality.
• context menu, that is the one that appears after right-clicking, has been designed to be more user-friendly.
• two new functionalities have been introduced in the interface – a button to call the widgets menu and the notifications menu behind the clock icon.
• rearrangement of configuration settings, which are sometimes hard to find at first glance.
• possibility of window grouping – a function that facilitates work when you are working with many applications.
• possibility of creating additional desktops for users.
• possibility to individually customize the appearance of Windows – in Windows 11 you can not only change the wallpaper, menu color, icon and text size, but you can create entire compositions with matching color themes.
• introduction of dark mode, which is already available in a limited form on Windows 10.
• Teams connected with Windows 11, whose icon was introduced on the taskbar, allows, among others, sending SMS messages.
• The new version of the Microsoft Store – a simpler system with a changed interface. Now, using MS Store, users can also utilize access time, e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud.
• New technology enabling smooth transitions between desktops – Microsoft's return to the older solution that makes it easier to separate work applications from entertainment applications.
• Udoskonalony tryb dotykowy – poprawiony tryb lepszego wykrywania urządzeń,. poprawiona obsługa trybu dotykowego,. możliwość łatwiejszego dopasowania interfejsu,. wyglądu funkcji i zastosowań,.
• Zintegrowanie działania Androidem z desktopem,. czyli zmiana wyczekiwana przez wielu użytkowników,. Możliwość uruchomienia aplikacji z Androida na Windows 11 i możliwość swobodnego ich obsługiwania,.

The Windows 11 test version was released with testers such as developers in mind, but in practice, anyone interested can try it. How to do that?

First, check the requirements of the latest Windows 11 operating system. Advanced hardware is not particularly needed for testing, but TPM functionality is essential.

What hardware requirements must be met?

• 64-bit processor with at least 2 cores and a 1 GHz clock speed (according to the SoC standard), RAM memory minimum 4 GB, free disk space minimum 64 GB, graphics card compatible with DirectX 12 or newer with WDDM 2.0 drivers, TPM 2.0 and a display larger than 9 inches with 720p resolution,

This is the minimum configuration, some features will require more advanced software, e.g., an SSD with a minimum capacity of 1 TB,

How to test Windows 11? The Insider Preview is available for people who belong to the Windows Insider program as an update to Windows 10. To gain access, you need to sign up for the Windows Insider program and be part of the testers group, i.e., people who have access to the latest builds – Windows 11 updates,

How to join the Windows Insider team?

Przejdź do Ustawień,. następnie otwórz sekcje Aktualizacja i zabezpieczenia,. w kolejnym kroku wybierz Niejawny program  testów systemu Windows,. następnie wybierz Rozpocznij-Zarejestruj się i Prześlij,.a na koniec zaznacz Kanał deweloperow i zakończ przyciskiem Potwierdź,.

Jeśli już należysz do grupy testerów,. wystarmiędzy,. że wybierzesz aktualizację z Windowsa 10 na Windows 11 i system automatycznie po kilku minutach przeniesie Cię do testowej aktualizacji systemu operacyjnego Windows 11,. Warto wiedzieć,. że wszystkie pliki i aktualizacje zostaną zachowane,. Chyba że zaktualizujesz Windows 10 do pełnej wersji Windows 11,. wówczas niektóre z aplikacji znikną,. Które? O tym napiszemy poniżej,.

  it should be remembered that this is only a test version. Microsoft does not guarantee that there will be no errors in the provided build. In fact, this is precisely the reason why test versions are released, so that end users can test between the newest operating system to ensure there are no errors.

Windows 11 release

If you have the latest version of Windows 10 installed on your desktop device and meet the minimum hardware requirements, then after the full version is published, you will have the option to upgrade Windows 10 (Windows update) for free to the latest version of the new Windows operating system.

It is worth mentioning that the system upgrade will cause a version change and the removal of certain features. Which features are we talking about?

• Cortana – wycofana z paska zadań od pierwszego uruchomienia,.
• Aktualizacja widgetów wiadomości i zainteresowań – teraz można znaleźć nową ikonę widgetów na pasku zadań,.
• Microsoft Explorer – the browser has been completely removed and replaced by Microsoft Edge with an additional IE mode option,.
• Math input panel – completely withdrawn from Windows 11,. now recognition is initiated on demand with a control module and mathematical expression recognition,. This change does not affect handwriting of math formulas and OneNote,.
• QuickStatus – removed from the lock screen,. as well as applications related to QuickStatus,.
• S Mode was introduced only in the Windows 11 Home version.
• Tryb tabletu został wycofany,. a wprowadzono nowe funkcje odłączania klawiatury,. obsługi dołączania,.
• Narzędzie wycinania (wcześniej Wycinek i szkic) zmieniło się pod względem wyglądu jak i działania,.
• Taskbar functionality change – no possibility to customize the taskbar in applications,. taskbar can only be aligned at the bottom of the screen,. no People field on the taskbar,. no selected icons in the system tray,.
• Removal of Timeline option,. selected features are still available in the browser,.
• Removal of Wallet feature,.
• No touch keyboard docking function, undocking on devices with a screen diagonal larger than 18 inches.
• After installing Windows 11, no access to built-in apps, they can be downloaded again from the store. These apps are OneNote, 3D Viewer, Skype, and Paint 3D.
• Blocking certain changes in the Start Menu: no support for named folders and groups, no ability to resize the layout, no support for live tiles, no migration of pinned sites and Windows 10 apps. Some dynamic features can be found in the Widgets menu.

Windows 11 when in Poland

So far, both testers and developers of the Windows 10 update have not reported significant errors, system updates run without major complications, and the system boots very quickly, even in a few seconds. Applications work flawlessly, as does browsing the web, writing documents, and playing games.

What about Windows 11 performance itself? Microsoft announced a significant improvement in the performance of the new system. How does it look in practice? Unfortunately, in reality, according to tests conducted by developers, there are no significant differences in the performance of Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. However, nothing is decided until Windows 11 releases the full version to the market. Let’s hope the new Windows will surprise us, for example, by speeding up game loading. What did surprise Windows 11 testers, however, was the lack of significant errors in Windows 11 operation, especially since this is only the test version, whereas with previous versions of operating systems, even in the full release, recurring errors could be observed continuously.

Windows 11 PL

Microsoft has opted for a completely new, bold interface design, which is intended to make using the latest operating system as intuitive as on macOS computers. Additionally, Microsoft decided to integrate app functionality on Windows with Android, similar to how it is currently integrated on macOS.

The Windows launch in Poland, like the global launch, is scheduled for autumn 2021. Is it worth downloading the latest version of the Windows 11 operating system by then?

It's hard to answer this question after the trial version,. as most Insider Preview testers experienced,. it's better to wait for the final version of the software from the giant and only then make a final decision,.

Windows 11 do pobrania

Gdzie znajdziesz Windows 11 download? W wersji dla użytkowników najnowszego Windows 10,. Windows 11 będzie możliwy do pobrania w formie dobrowolnej aktualizacji do Windowsa 10,.

For users of older versions of Windows 10, Windows 11 will be available for payment in selected online stores of official Microsoft Windows representatives, e.g., Key-Soft.

We hope the above article helped you answer the question of when the Windows 11 launch will take place and what new features Microsoft has in store for us.

In June 2021, Windows 11 was officially presented to the public. Although the full package version is not yet available, selected enthusiasts can test the trial version of Windows 11 now. The official full version launch has been announced for autumn 2021. Is it worth waiting for the latest Windows 11 version? What new features does the trial version of Windows 11 present? In the post below, we will try to compare the current Windows 10 with Windows 11; you will learn how the Windows 11 test version compares to the current Windows 10, what changes Windows 11 promises in the full version, what the difference is between holding Windows versions from the perspective of RAM and how you can upgrade Windows 10 to the latest Windows 11 for free. Let's find out!

Windows 11 or 10

Jak prezentuje się Windows 11 na tle Windowsa 10? Wielu testerów nie spodziewało się,. że Windows 11 okaże się tak znaczącym krokiem na przód,. jaki wykonał gigant z Redmond,.

Jeśli zacząłeś już pracować na próbnej wersji Windows 11,. z pewnością odczujesz dużą boleść wracając chociaż na chwilę z powrotem do Windows 10,. Większość testerów czeka na pełną wersję systemu z dużym zaciekawieniem uważając,. że Windows 11 to ogromna rewolucja,. inni przechodzą obok tej zmiany obojętnie,. a jeszcze inni pozostają zupełnie obojętni,. w końcu są już od dawna użytkownikiem intuicyjnych rozwiązań,. takich jak iOS i macOS,.

translated text:"The most noticeable change is the performance increase observed in Windows 11, over 20% compared to Windows 10. Seemingly, 20% is not much, but the very first moments spent with Windows 11 show how much working on Windows 11 evokes a feeling of pleasant refreshment. Windows 11 makes programs start significantly faster, just like the operating system. Furthermore, the system handles system loads better, such as many open browser tabs, running messengers, and graphic programs. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that all changes were tested on a trial version, which further encourages anticipation for the test version."

translated text:"Additionally, behind the performance increase is the fact of increased system requirements, the requirement to have a TPM 2.0 module on the hardware and, consequently, compatible components. It is known that Microsoft never matches Apple systems in terms of performance, but it effectively improves its operation year by year."

translated text:"With Windows 11, Microsoft also returned to shaping the design according to the principles of the forgotten Material Design, which we can observe in Windows 11 in the full scope of its rules. Additionally, the latest operating system allows saving the workspace layout, which significantly saves the user's time."

What are the biggest changes we can observe in Windows 11 compared to Windows 10?

Start button and taskbar

• Windows 11 – at first glance, the biggest change is the interface with the taskbar and the “Start” button, which has been moved to the center of the screen following Apple's lead.
• Windows 10 – taskbar and search – access to recently opened apps and search in Windows 10 was done from the toolbar with an input box, just like the Start button.

News feed

• Windows 11 – introduced extended tools to present the most important information from the world using intuitive widgets. Thanks to the widget system, we can check the weather forecast, calendar tasks, and sports event results.
• Windows 10 – widgets in Windows 10 appeared on the right side of the taskbar in one of the latest system updates,. Compared to Windows 10, however, it is a much more modest tool,. additionally, access to it can be inconvenient and sometimes the widget pops up at unwanted moments and is difficult to close,.

New look of Microsoft Store

• Windows 11 – according to Microsoft creators,. the new look is meant to be intuitive,. and searching for applications more simplified,. Additionally, Microsoft improved the app recommendation features,. which might interest you,. and which you might not be aware of,. Microsoft has also built in a convenient,. intuitive menu on the left side,. which allows easy switching between catalogs with the searched content,.
• Windows 10 – what does the Microsoft Store look like now? During updates, Microsoft has changed many times, but most often these were very minor changes, incomparable to the innovation introduced by Windows 11. Currently, the category only needs a frame using a text menu on the top taskbar.

Microsoft Edge and the way windows are arranged

• Windows 11 – in the latest Windows, Microsoft created an intuitive tool to change the arrangement of windows on the desktop. With just a few clicks, you can arrange the windows in a way that suits you, side by side, in a mixed layout including one window on top of another.
• Windows 10 – the current model of changing window layouts is unintuitive and cumbersome,. it is definitely different from the intuitive functionality,. presented by Windows 11,.

Settings window

• Windows 11 – a completely new presentation of the appearance and layout of the settings panel,. Windows are semi-transparent,. without frame memory which makes it faster to access searched settings using them,.
• Windows 10 – in the current Windows 10, the settings windows do not allow direct access to any of the settings windows. The settings windows are only category selection menus, which allow changing settings only after entering a specific option.

Change composition

• Windows 11 – Microsoft in the latest version of the operating system offers many new compositions, which can be changed using a simple menu. These compositions differ in color scheme and main theme. Everyone will find something for themselves.
• Windows 10 – the current look of Windows 10 does not inspire admiration. The selection menu usually serves users only to access the Microsoft Store and download specific themes.

Windows 11 or Windows 10 performance

It is also worth mentioning that the new Windows 11 can run on a desktop device with only 2 GB of RAM, whereas Windows 10 requires as much as 4 GB of RAM. Additionally, Windows allows extending the battery life of notebooks by almost an hour. Windows 11, even in its trial version, is described as an optimization masterpiece. The Windows 11 image ISO is just 4.5 GB, while the current version of Windows 10 ISO is as much as 5.3 GB, and we have not yet seen the full version of this system.

Windows 11 or Windows 10 gaming

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Warto wspomnieć również,. że Windows 11 zyskał także lepszy wynik od Windows 10 w testach program u 3D Mark,. System Microsoft uzyskał wynik 7613,. przy posiadać Windows 10 w tym samym teście zyskał wartość 6872 punty przy wykorzystaniu procesora na poziomie 4,.8 GHz i temperaturze mniejszej o siedem stopni,. co daje wynik gorszy od Windows 10 o praktycznie 9,.74%,.

How does Windows 11 perform from a gamer's perspective? Is it worth upgrading Windows 10 to the Windows 11 operating system for RAM memory? Let's check the indication, taking into account speed of operation, performance, observed based on several top games including The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Battlefield 5, Forza Horizon 4 on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems.

Will the above games run better on the Windows 11 operating system? Tests were conducted by YouTubers from the Testing Games channel. In the test, 11 of the most demanding game titles were compared, and unfortunately, as Testing Games observed, there are no visible differences between games running on Windows 10 and Windows 11. It is worth mentioning that the tests used fairly powerful hardware with an Intel i9 10900K processor running at 3.7 GHz and a GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card with 8GB VRAM and 32 GB RAM, as well as two SSD drives.

Perhaps performance isn't everything; games are also largely a visual aspect. On Windows 11, they should look significantly better than on the older version of the operating system, all thanks to the efficient Auto HDR feature, which significantly improves image depth. As Microsoft promises, in the full version, games are supposed to load much faster thanks to the DirectStorage technology known from Xbox Series X, which uploads content from the hard drive directly to the graphics card without the need to use the processor.

It is worth remembering that what Windows 11 currently shows is only an unfinished test version; perhaps by the time the full version is released, Microsoft will make changes that will significantly affect the quality variation of game playback on the latest operating system compared to its predecessor.

Windows 11 free upgrade from 10

Let's also check what hardware requirements must be met to install the new Microsoft Windows 11 system:

• 64-bit processor with 2 cores and a 1 GHz clock (according to the SoC standard), minimum RAM of 4 GB, minimum free disk space of 64 GB, graphics card compatible with DirectX 12 and newer with WDDM 2.0 drivers, TPM 2.0, and a display with a resolution of 720p and larger than 9 inches.

This is the minimum configuration, and some of the introduced features will require much more advanced hardware, e.g., a minimum capacity of 1 TB with an SSD.

Windows 11 upgrade from Windows 10 home

If you have the latest version of the Windows 10 operating system, you can upgrade on your desktop device completely for free, if you meet the previously described hardware requirements. The possibility of performing a free update will appear with the release of the full system version.

If you have an older version of the operating system, then after the full version of Windows 11 is made available for sale, you will be able to make a payment at one of the online stores of Microsoft's representatives.

Windows 11 Windows 10

Is your computer starting up painfully slowly? This is definitely one of the most frustrating issues, as a long startup usually also means slow application, program, as well as web browser performance. A long time needed to start the computer is definitely an unwanted situation and indicates that something is wrong with your computer.

In the following text, we will try to step by step analyze the possible causes of this problem and examine how to deal with this failure on your own. The instructions below are mainly dedicated to people who do not have the funds to pay for a new SSD drive, additional RAM, or a laptop replacement.