| Scenario | Steps | Pros | Cons | |----------|-------|------|------| | | 1. Create bootable media ( mediaCreationTool.exe ), 2. Boot, 3. Delete partitions, 4. Install. | Fresh start, eliminates legacy bloat, optimal performance. | Requires data backup, driver re‑installation. | | In‑place upgrade (Windows 10 → 11) | 1. Run Setup from Windows 10, 2. Choose “Keep personal files and apps”. | Seamless user experience, preserves apps & data. | May carry forward old drivers, registry cruft. | | Autopilot/Intune deployment | 1. Register device to Azure AD, 2. Apply provisioning package, 3. Deploy Windows 11 image via WinPE or Cloud Sync . | Zero‑touch for enterprises, policy enforcement from day‑0. | Requires Azure AD licensing, network bandwidth. |
| Area | What changed | Impact | |------|--------------|--------| | | Mandatory TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, VBS (Virtualization‑Based Security) | Higher baseline security but stricter hardware pre‑reqs | | UI | Centered taskbar, rounded corners, new Start, Widgets | Modern look; may need user retraining | | Gaming | DirectStorage, Auto HDR, Xbox Game Pass integration | Lower load times, richer visuals | | App Development | WinUI 3/Windows App SDK, support for Android apps via WSA | Unified API surface, broader ecosystem | | Enterprise Management | Enhanced MDM, Autopilot, new policies for Widgets & Android apps | Better remote provisioning, tighter control | windows 11 94fbr