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Was Windows 11 Released?

Sarah Jenkins • Oct 11, 2026 • 4 min read

Was Windows 11 Released?

Windows 11 is a major version of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft that was announced on June 24, 2021, and is the successor to Windows 10, which was released in 2015. Windows 11 was released on October 5, 2021, as a free upgrade via Windows Update for eligible devices running Windows 10.

Is Windows 11 available now?

Windows 11 is available now, but not everyone will have an easy time upgrading.

When did Windows 11 come out?

After months under testing, Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system (OS) started rolling out to mainstream personal computers (PCs) on 5 October.

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Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.