微软于 2021 年(Microsoft)10 月 5(October 5)日发布了Windows 11更新。到目前为止，许多用户已经通过更新升级了Windows 10。然而，微软(Microsoft)缓慢地推出了更新，因此它可以在此过程中发现问题并在它们造成任何重大问题之前对其进行修复。
如果您仍然运行Windows 10并想要升级，有多种方法可以做到这一点，而无需等待Windows以您的方式发送更新。让我们了解如何检查Windows 11更新、您可能看不到更新的原因以及即使您看不到该选项也可以执行哪些升级操作。
为什么不显示 Windows 11 更新
以下是您的 PC 上未显示Windows 11(Windows 11)更新的可能原因：
- 你运行的是旧版本的 Windows：(You’re running an older version of Windows: )如果你运行的不是Windows 10 ，而是(Windows 10)Windows 7或 8等早期版本，则无法免费升级到Windows 11。不过，您可以购买Windows 11。
- 您的电脑不满足最低系统要求：(Your PC doesn’t meet minimum system requirements: )如果您的电脑不满足最低系统要求(minimum system requirements)，则无法升级到 Windows 11。
- Windows 11 下载中断：(Interrupted Windows 11 download: )如果您之前开始下载 Windows 11 并遇到问题，您可能会失去重新下载的选项。
- Windows 更新服务问题：(Problem with Windows Update service: )如果Windows 更新(Windows Update)被禁用或出现故障，您将不会收到Windows 11更新（或来自Microsoft的任何更新）。
您看不到更新的最常见原因是它尚未推送到您的 PC。但是，只要您的计算机满足最低要求，您就会在适当的时候收到它。
如果您不想等待，有一些方法可以更快地获得更新，但首先，您需要确保您的 PC 满足Windows 11的最低系统要求。
您的 PC 是否满足Windows 11的(Windows 11)系统要求(Meet System Requirements)
首先检查您的 PC 是否满足最低要求。您可以使用 PC健康检查(Health Check)应用程序执行此操作。
- 下载并安装 PC 健康检查应用程序(install the PC Health Check app)。
- 启动应用程序并选择立即检查(Check now)。
该应用程序将查看您 PC 的规格并确定它是否可以运行Windows 11。假设您的 PC 的一个或多个组件不满足最低要求。在这种情况下，您将无法以通常的方式升级到Windows 11（尽管有一种解决方法）。
在大多数情况下，对TPM 2.0和安全启动的要求似乎使 PC 不符合Windows 11更新的条件。如果您的计算机已经有TPM和安全启动，您可以从BIOS启用它们。问题也可能是旧CPU（支持第 8 代和更高版本的Intel CPU(Intel CPUs)）。
如何修复未显示的Windows 11(Fix Windows 11) 更新(Update)
您可以尝试多种修复方法来解决问题。如果它们都不起作用，请不要担心，我们也会为您提供替代选择。
检查 Windows 更新是否已暂停
如果您已使用 PC健康检查(Health Check)应用验证了兼容性，则需要检查Windows更新是否已暂停。
您可以从Settings中检查状态。
在“开始”菜单(Start Menu)中搜索“设置”，然后按Enter启动“设置”应用。从顶部选择Windows 更新。(Windows Update)
如果更新暂停，您将看到一个名为Resume updates的按钮。选择它以恢复更新，并检查您现在是否可以看到Windows 11更新。此外，请确保您的互联网连接正常工作。
使用Windows 更新疑难解答(Windows Update Troubleshooter)
Windows具有用于修复(Windows)Windows Update问题的内置疑难解答程序。如果您无法确定导致Windows 更新(Windows Update)出现问题的原因，您可以运行疑难解答并让Windows尝试查找并修复Windows 11更新问题。
- 按Windows Key + I 启动“设置”(Settings)应用并选择“更新和安全”(Update & Security)。
- 从左侧边栏中选择疑难解答，然后选择(Troubleshoot)其他疑难解答(Additional troubleshooters)。
- 您将看到疑难解答列表。选择Windows 更新(Windows Update )的疑难解答程序并通过选择运行疑难解答(Run the troubleshooter)程序按钮启动它。
让疑难解答程序完成该过程。它将尝试解决它在此过程中发现的问题，并让您知道最终发现和修复的问题。
从中断的 Windows 11(Interrupted Windows 11)下载(Download)中清除临时(Temporary)文件
如果您开始下载Windows 11并遇到中断下载的错误，您可能看不到再次下载Windows 11的选项。原因是损坏的临时文件可能仍在您的系统上。
您可以通过重新启动清除这些文件。重新启动后，返回Windows Update以查看是否可以选择下载Windows 11。
您可能还想尝试删除SoftwareDistribution文件夹。
Windows Update将下载的文件临时存储在SoftwareDistribution文件夹中。如果您在更新Windows时遇到问题，删除此文件夹可能会奏效。一旦您删除它，Windows将自动重新创建该文件夹，因此删除该文件夹不会以任何方式损害您的计算机。
您将在 C: Windows中找到(Windows)SoftwareDistribution文件夹，假设Windows安装在 C 驱动器上。选择文件夹并按Shift + Del，然后按 Enter(Enter)删除文件夹。
使用Windows 11 安装助手(Installation Assistant)
如果您想立即安装Windows(Windows) ，则不必等待Microsoft推出更新。
您可以前往微软的网站(Microsoft’s website)并下载Windows 11 安装助手(Installation Assistant)。
前往我们的使用 Windows 11 安装助手(using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant)指南，了解如何在不等待更新的情况下安装Windows 。
使用 Windows 11 媒体创建工具
无需等待更新即可安装Windows的另一种方法是使用Windows 11 媒体创建工具(Media Creation Tool)。
您可以从Microsoft 网站(Microsoft’s website)下载媒体创建工具(download the Media Creation Tool)，在设备上刻录ISO以创建安装媒体，然后像往常一样安装Windows 。
我们有一个创建可启动设备并(creating a bootable device and installing Windows)从中安装 Windows 的指南，您可能想查看。
给它一些时间
最终，微软将向所有运行(will)Windows 10的兼容计算机推出 Windows 11 。如果您不想走手动路线，请等待免费升级。一旦您的 PC 准备好升级，您将在任务栏中看到Windows 更新(Windows Update)通知。
同时，您将继续收到Windows 10的安全更新。在经过大量系统测试并且修复了许多错误之后，您还将使用Windows 11 。
注册(Sign Up)Windows 预览体验(Windows Insider Program)计划
如果您满足所有系统要求但仍未收到Windows 11更新，请注册Windows 预览体验计划(Windows Insider Program)。
请注意，Insider Preview会有问题。Insider Preview旨在在操作系统向公众开放之前收集用户反馈。即使您不满足最低系统要求，也可以安装 Insider Preview 。(install the Insider Preview)
(Clean Install)使用 DVD全新安装Windows 11
全新安装会清除您现有的Windows 10安装。因此，如果您想在硬盘驱动器上腾出一些空间，您可以在安装Windows的干净副本时对其进行格式化。
如果您想继续使用Windows 10，您可以双启动Windows 10和 11。但是，如果您想继续使用Windows 10，则不应格式化安装它的驱动器。
无论如何，首先下载Windows 11 ISO。然后，将其刻录到 DVD(burn it to a DVD)或创建可启动的 USB 驱动器。
启动文件资源管理器(File Explorer)，进入DVD驱动器，然后双击 setup.exe。
接下来，按照屏幕上的说明进行操作。
您可以在启动过程中启动DVD。关闭(Shut)您的 PC，当您重新启动时，您会看到一个提示，询问您是要从 CD 还是DVD启动。进入安装后，您只需要按照安装向导的说明进行操作即可。
已安装 Windows 11 更新
希望您能够使用这些方法中的至少一种来升级到Windows 11。请注意，您无法像其他更新一样卸载Windows 11更新，但您仍然可以在需要时切换回Windows 10 。
Windows 11 Update Not Showing Up? 7 Fixes to Try
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If you still run Windows 10 and want to upgrade, there are several ways to do so without waiting for Windows to send the update your way. Let’s learn how to check for the Windows 11 update, why you might not see the update, and what you can do to upgrade even if you don’t see the option.
Why Windows 11 Update Isn’t Showing
Following are the possible reasons why the Windows 11 update doesn’t show on your PC:
- You’re running an older version of Windows: If you’re not running Windows 10 but an earlier version like Windows 7 or 8, you can’t upgrade to Windows 11 for free. You can purchase Windows 11, though.
- Your PC doesn’t meet minimum system requirements: If your computer doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements, you can’t upgrade to Windows 11.
- Interrupted Windows 11 download: If you started downloading Windows 11 earlier and encountered an issue, you might lose the option to redownload.
- Problem with Windows Update service: If Windows Update is disabled or malfunctioning, you won’t receive the Windows 11 update (or any update from Microsoft).
The most common reason you don’t see an update is that it hasn’t been pushed out to your PC yet. However, as long as your computer meets the minimum requirements, you’ll receive it in due time.
If you don’t want to wait, there are ways to get the update sooner, but first, you need to ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11.
Does Your PC Meet System Requirements for Windows 11
Start by checking if your PC meets minimum requirements. You can do this using the PC Health Check app.
- Download and install the PC Health Check app.
- Launch the app and select Check now.
The app will look at your PC’s specs and determine if it can run Windows 11. Suppose one or more components of your PC don’t meet the minimum requirements. In that case, you won’t be able to upgrade to Windows 11 the usual way (though there is a workaround for this).
In most cases, the requirement for TPM 2.0 and secure boot seems to be making PCs ineligible for the Windows 11 update. If your computer already has TPM and secure boot, you can enable them from the BIOS. The problem could also be an old CPU (8th generation and higher Intel CPUs are supported).
How to Fix Windows 11 Update Not Showing Up
There are several fixes you can try to fix the problem. If none of them work, don’t worry, we’ll give you alternate options too.
Check if Windows Update is Paused
If you’ve verified the compatibility using the PC Health Check app, you’ll need to check if Windows updates are paused.
You can check the status from Settings.
Search for “settings” in the Start Menu and press Enter to launch the Settings app. Select Windows Update from the top.
If updates are paused, you’ll see a button called Resume updates. Select it to resume updates, and check if you can now see the Windows 11 update. Also, ensure that your internet connection is working correctly.
Use the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Windows has a built-in troubleshooter for fixing issues with Windows Update. If you cannot put your finger on what’s causing problems with Windows Update, you can run the troubleshooter and let Windows try to find and fix the Windows 11 update issue.
- Press Windows Key + I to launch the Settings app and select Update & Security.
- Select Troubleshoot from the left sidebar and select Additional troubleshooters.
- You’ll see a list of troubleshooters. Select the troubleshooter for Windows Update and launch it by selecting the Run the troubleshooter button.
Let the troubleshooter finish the process. It will try to fix the problems it finds along the way and let you know the issues found and fixed at the end.
Clear Temporary Files from Interrupted Windows 11 Download
If you start downloading Windows 11 and encounter an error that interrupts the download, you might not see the option to download Windows 11 again. The reason is that the corrupted temporary files might still be on your system.
You can clear these files out with a reboot. Once you restart, go back to Windows Update to see if you have the option to download Windows 11.
You might also want to try deleting the SoftwareDistribution folder.
Windows Update temporarily stores downloaded files in the SoftwareDistribution folder. If you’re having trouble updating Windows, deleting this folder might work. Once you delete it, Windows will automatically recreate the folder, so deleting the folder won’t harm your computer in any way.
You’ll find the SoftwareDistribution folder in C:\Windows, assuming Windows is installed on the C drive. Select the folder and press Shift + Del and then Enter to delete the folder.
Use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant
You don’t have to wait for Microsoft to roll out the update if you want to install Windows immediately.
You can head to Microsoft’s website and download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
Head over to our guide on using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant to learn how you can install Windows without waiting for the update.
Use Windows 11 Media Creation Tool
Another way to install Windows without waiting for the update is by using the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool.
You can download the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft’s website, burn the ISO on a device to create installation media, and install Windows as you would normally.
We have a guide for creating a bootable device and installing Windows from it that you might want to check out.
Give it Some Time
Eventually, Microsoft will roll out Windows 11 to all compatible computers running Windows 10. If you don’t want to go the manual route, wait for the free upgrade. Once your PC is ready to upgrade, you’ll see a Windows Update notification in your taskbar.
In the meantime, you’ll continue to receive security updates for Windows 10. You’ll also be using Windows 11 after it has been tested on plenty of systems and a lot of the bugs have been fixed.
Sign Up for the Windows Insider Program
If you haven’t received the Windows 11 update even though you meet all system requirements, sign up for the Windows Insider Program.
Note that the Insider Preview will have problems. Insider Preview is meant to collect user feedback before the operating system is made available to the general public. You can install the Insider Preview even if you don’t meet the minimum system requirements.
Clean Install Windows 11 Using a DVD
A clean install wipes out your existing Windows 10 installation. So if you want to make some space on your hard drive, you can format it when you’re installing a clean copy of Windows.
If you want to continue using Windows 10, you can dual boot Windows 10 and 11. However, if you want to keep using Windows 10, you shouldn’t format the drive on which it’s installed.
In any case, start by downloading the Windows 11 ISO. Then, burn it to a DVD or create a bootable USB drive.
Launch File Explorer, go into the DVD drive, and double-click on setup.exe.
Next, follow the on-screen instructions.
You can boot into the DVD during startup. Shut down your PC, and when you restart, you’ll see a prompt asking if you’d like to boot from the CD or DVD. Once you enter the installation, you only need to follow the installation wizard’s instructions.
Windows 11 Update Installed
Hopefully, you were able to use at least one of these methods for upgrading to Windows 11. Note that you can’t uninstall the Windows 11 update like other updates, but you can still switch back to Windows 10 when you need to.
