Getting Windows 11 for free in 2025 is generally possible if you have a Windows 10 PC that meets Microsoft's hardware requirements. The upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is offered free of charge through Windows Update for eligible devices. To get it:
- Ensure your Windows 10 PC is fully updated with the latest version.
- Check compatibility with Microsoft's PC Health Check tool (requirements include TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and a supported CPU).
- If eligible, go to Settings > Windows Update and check for the Windows 11 upgrade.
- If the upgrade is not listed, use Microsoft's Windows 11 Installation Assistant or Media Creation Tool, both free and official options for upgrading or clean installing Windows 11.
- For PCs that don't meet the requirements, there are third-party tools like Rufus or FlyBy11 that let you bypass some restrictions to install Windows 11, but these methods are less official and carry some risk.
- Note that Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025, so upgrading to Windows 11 helps maintain security and new features.
Thus, the legitimate and safest way to get Windows 11 free is by upgrading from an eligible Windows 10 device using Microsoft's official tools and Windows Update, without purchasing a new license.
