Before you install Windows 11, install updated drivers, software, and BIOS, and then create recovery media and back up your data. You might also need to decrypt your hard drive.
Update software, drivers, and BIOS and enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Download and install the latest software and drivers and the latest version of the BIOS. If necessary, enable TPM.
Download and install the latest version of software and drivers from HP. See HP PCs – Downloading or Updating Software and Drivers for more information.
Download and install the latest version of the BIOS for your computer. See one of the following options for more information.
HP Business Desktop PCs – Updating the BIOS (Basic Input Output System)
HP Business Notebook PCs – Updating the BIOS (Basic Input Output System)
HP Consumer Desktop PCs – Updating the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) (Windows)
HP Consumer Notebook PCs – Updating the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) (Windows
Based on your location and the model of your computer, you might need to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to meet the minimum system requirements.
Restart the computer, and then press f10 to open BIOS Setup Utility.
BIOS Setup Utility Security menu
On the Security tab, check to see if the TPM Device option is Hidden.
Change the TPM Device option to Available.
Change the TPM State option to Enabled.
Press f10 to exit, and then click Yes to save changes. If prompted, press f1 to confirm the changes and restart the computer.
Create recovery media and back up important files
You can create recovery media and use File History to back up your data before upgrading to Windows 11.
If you have not already done so, create a set of system recovery media or save a recovery image to a USB flash drive. If a problem occurs during the installation process, you can use HP System Recovery to restore your computer to its original software configuration. To create your recovery solution, see the following cloud recovery option for your computer:
HP Business PCs – Using the HP Cloud Recovery tool (Windows 10)
HP Consumer PCs – Using the HP Cloud Recovery Tool (Windows 10)
You can use File History to back up your files and transfer them to Windows 11. To create a backup of your files, see Backing Up your Files (Windows 10, 8).