14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has just shipped new Windows 11 ISO images for users enrolled in the Windows Insider program, therefore allowing them to start from scratch if something doesn’t work as expected.
Furthermore, the ISO images can be used by users who want to test Windows 11 in a virtual machine, and the good news the new version allows the installation of build 22454.
This is the build that was released earlier this week, so Microsoft has released these ISO images to give everyone the chance to try out the newest version available for testing.
Windows 11 launching in October
The new operating system is just around the corner, with Microsoft projected to start the rollout to devices out there on October 5.
However, only eligible devices are getting the free upgrade to Windows 11, so unless your system meets the system requirements, you might have no other option than to stick with Windows 10. That’s quite alright though, as Windows 10 will continue to be supported until 2025, as per the original support calendar.
“The free upgrade to Windows 11 starts on October 5 and will be phased and measured with a focus on quality. Following the tremendous learnings from Windows 10, we want to make sure we’re providing you with the best possible experience,” Microsoft says.
“That means new eligible devices will be offered the upgrade first. The upgrade will then roll out over time to in-market devices based on intelligence models that consider hardware eligibility, reliability metrics, age of device and other factors that impact the upgrade experience. We expect all eligible devices to be offered the free upgrade to Windows 11 by mid-2022. If you have a Windows 10 PC that’s eligible for the upgrade, Windows Update will let you know when it’s available.”
Windows 11 will also be available on new computers shipping this fall.