Upgrading your Windows 10 PC to the latest Windows 11 version is easy with an in-place upgrade.

This process upgrades your existing Windows installation to Windows 11 while preserving all your apps, configs and data.

This upgrades core system files and options while migrating your programs, personal files, and configuration intact.

But a clean install offers more flexibility for advanced users.

When Should You Consider an In-Place Upgrade?

Just be sure to backup critical data beforehand as a precaution.