You can download and install Windows 11 from the Windows Update app in Windows 10.
Note:
If you are upgrading a notebook computer, connect the AC adapter before downloading and installing Windows 11.
In Windows 10, click Start, type Windows Update, and then select Windows Update Settings.
Click Check for updates. If the Windows 11 update is available, Feature update to Windows 11 is displayed. Click Download and install.
Note:
Depending on the network connection speed, the download may take up to two hours.
Windows Update screen showing Feature update to Windows 11 selected
If prompted, restart the computer.
If your computer has less than 128 GB of free hard drive space, you are prompted to connect a USB flash drive to continue with the installation. Use a blank USB flash drive that is 32 GB or larger. When the installation is complete, Windows 11 Upgrade copies the windows.old file to the USB flash drive. Keep this file on the USB flash drive. The file is required if you decide to revert to the previous operating system.
If you are prompted to provide the BitLocker key, see HP PCs – Using BitLocker or Finding the Recovery Key (Windows 10).
After you download Windows 11 in Windows Update and are prompted to restart the PC, Windows 11 Setup begins downloading additional files. When prompted, click Next.
In the Choose what to keep window, select the personal files, settings, and apps that you want to keep, and then click Next.
Keep personal files and apps: Keeps all your personal files, settings, and apps.
Keep only personal files: Keeps your personal files, but no settings or apps.
Keep nothing: Keeps nothing and erases all data.
In the Ready to install window, click Install to start the installation.
During the installation process, your computer restarts several times. Do not turn off your computer or interrupt the installation process. If the sign-in window is displayed, sign in to your account.
If you chose Keep personal files and apps or Keep only personal files, the desktop opens when the installation completes.
If you chose Keep nothing, activate Windows.