The Unplanned Upgrade

Aimee Kobrin | July 30, 2024 | 2 min read

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This weekend was a rollercoaster, with my computer crashing repeatedly. It was quite the spectacle for someone who works at an IT company. Despite my best efforts to restart and shut down, it became clear that an upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 was overdue.

 

So, I arrived at the office, a bit sheepish, seeking assistance from my ever-patient team. Akash was on hand, and he took control of the upgrade process, observing from near he started running the PC Health Check app to ensure my PC was ready for Windows 11.

 

With a thumbs-up on compatibility, we proceeded to download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant from Microsoft’s official website. It was a user-friendly guide through the upgrade process, including license agreements and file verification.

 

The actual installation required a bit of patience, with the PC restarting several times. But there was no need for alarm; these restarts were part of the journey to a better computing experience.

 

At last, the upgrade was complete, and I was greeted by the sleek new look of Windows 11. The fresh start menu and taskbar were a pleasant surprise. The best part? The transition was seamless, with no data loss, and all my applications were right where they should be.

 

The upgrade process was smoother than expected, and now my PC boasts the latest features and security enhancements that come with Windows 11.

Aimee Kobrin

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Aimee Kobrin

Office Manager & Head of HR