: If your hardware is compatible, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free through Windows Update [28].
: Tools like Windows Backup and OneDrive are recommended for transferring files and settings to a new device [33]. windows-7-8-10-11-obs-pc
Attempted a touch-centric "Tile" interface that was largely unpopular with desktop users [26]. Ended (Oct 2025) : If your hardware is compatible, you can
Unified the experience across devices; reintroduced the Start menu [30, 33]. Active Ended (Oct 2025) Unified the experience across devices;
Known for high stability and a consistent user interface [17, 36]. Ended (Jan 2023)
Features a centered taskbar, TPM 2.0 security requirements , and AI "Copilot" integration [16, 23, 29].
: In modern gaming tests, newer operating systems like Windows 10 and 11 significantly outperform Windows 7, particularly in titles requiring DirectX 12 [2]. Transitioning to Modern Windows