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Windows 11 Upgrade from Windows 10 - A Free Upgrade

Upgrade to the New Windows 11 OS, Microsoft

Is Windows 11 a free upgrade?

As Microsoft has released Windows 11 on 24th June 2021, Windows 10 and Windows 7 users want to upgrade their system with Windows 11. As of now, 

Windows 11 is a free upgrade and everyone can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free.

How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free

Microsoft's free Windows 11 upgrade from Windows 10 is now rolling out. Microsoft is starting to offer the free upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11
You can simply go to the system updates section of your existing windows and search for a new update. Windows 11 upgrade
Step 1: Go to the Start menu and type Settings and open settings page.
Step 2: Now click on the "Updates and Security" option from the settings page.
Windows 10 Settings
Step 3: Windows update page will Open. Click on the Check for Updates button.
Step 4: windows will show multiple updates and you can select which update you want to install.
Step 5: Go through the detected updates.
Windows11 update
If Windows 11 is available, then it will show in your upgrade section. You can simply click the Download and Install button to install the domain directly to your system.

What's in Windows 11

Windows 11 features a streamlined new design, with pastel colors, rounded corners, a new startup sound and overall a more Mac-like look. The Windows Start menu has moved from the bottom left of the screen to the middle, with app icons arranged in the center next to it. You'll find lots of new desktop tools, like widgets that can give you at-a-glance information, and easier virtual desktop creation. And Android apps will be integrated into Windows and installable from the Microsoft Store.

What are the system requirements for Windows 11?

Here are the requirements for Windows 11 that your PC/Laptop should have.
Processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
RAM 4 GB
Storage 64 GB or More
System firmware UEFI, Secure Boot capable
TPM TPM version 2.0
Graphics card DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display HD display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
Internet Microsoft account and internet connectivity

Create Windows 11 Installation Media

If you want to perform a reinstall or clean install of Windows 11 on a new or used PC, use this option to download the media creation tool to make a bootable USB or DVD.
Download Nows

Windows 11 supported Intel processors

Only 8th generation processors are supported for Windows 11. This is been specified by the PC manufacturers for improved security and performance.
Windows 11 supported Intel processors
If you have a computer with unsupported hardware, you may still be able to upgrade to Windows 11.


How to get Windows 11 without TPM 2.0

TPM 2.0 Fix - Install Windows 11

Microsoft will allow device manufacturers to disable the TPM requirement on their version of Windows 11 – you'll be doing the same here:
Follow the steps

If your PC doesn’t meet the hardware requirements, you’ll see a message saying
"This PC can't run Windows 11"
From this screen, hit WIN + r to open the Command Prompt window
Type "regedit" and hit enter
The Windows Registry Editor will now open.
In the address bar, type "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup" and enter
Regedit
give a name, "LabConfig" and hit entery key.
Right-click the new key you’ve created and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) value
Regeditvalue
Give it the name "BypassTPMCheck" and set its data to 1
Create addition keys using the same process for
"BypassRAMCheck"
"BypassSecureBootCheck" with the value of 1.

Back to the "This PC can’t run Windows 11" message.
Click the back button in the top-left corner
Now, You can able to complete the installation as normal.



0x00000040, How to Fix Win 11 Printer Sharing to win 10 /win 7

Operation Could Not Be Completed Error 0x00000040 The Specified Network Name Is No Longer Available

How can I fix Printer Error 0x00000040?
Windows 11 Network Printer Sharing to Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7
It’s a common error that users face if a third-party printer driver is installed on the print server. Fortunately, you can fix this by following some simple steps.

Printer Error 0x00000040 can be fixed by following some simple steps.
What causes Operation could not be completed (error 0x00000040)?

Windows 10/11 doesn’t allow users to install a third-party printer driver on the print server. You need to change the Group Policy settings or tweak the Registry to resolve the issue. The other reasons for this error could be:

1.Point and Print Restrictions policy
2.Pending print jobs in Print Spooler
3.Printer Driver issues.
Run Printer Troubleshooter

1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Troubleshoot > Other Troubleshooters.
3. Click on Run beside Printer.
4. Once the process is complete, restart your device to see if the printer error has been resolved.
Modify Group Policy Settings

GP Settings for 0x00000040 Kernel-mode drivers operate in kernel mode and have unlimited access to hardware and memory. But sometimes, the kernel-mode driver’s policy can malfunction due to corrupted drivers. Disable the policy and check if the error is fixed.
Disable the Point and Print using Registry Editor

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and hit Enter.
3. Navigate to the following path :HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint

4. right-click on InForest and select Modify.
5. Now enter the Value data as 0 and click Ok to save the changes.
6. In the same way, change the value data of Restricted and TrustedServers to 0.
7. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.
Update Printer driver

Update your Printer driver and see. Keeping your drivers up-to-date is very important. Although Optional Updates do update some of the drivers, some require you to download the driver manually from the manufacturer’s website.





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