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What is Windows 11 and what is it for?
Windows 11 is the current operating system from Microsoft, released in October 2021. An operating system is the core software that manages hardware and lets you run apps.
What an operating system does
Windows manages the processor, memory, storage and devices, provides the desktop and file explorer, and runs applications like browsers, office suites and games.
Key Windows 11 features
Windows 11 brings a centered Start menu, Snap layouts for multitasking, widgets, DirectStorage for games, Android-app support in some regions and stronger security via TPM and Secure Boot.
Who should install it
Windows 11 suits anyone with compatible hardware. Windows 10 support ended in October 2025, so installing Windows 11 keeps you receiving security updates.
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