People are installing an incomplete version of what is believed to be Windows 11 that has been leaked on the internet. Following first observations, it seems that Windows users are in for a major transformation: Screenshots reveal a completely revamped desktop layout that is similar to that of Mac OS X, a rebuilt Windows Explorer interface, new Start menus, and some of the finest built-in wallpapers that Windows has ever included.
It's fair to say that everyone is at least interested about Microsoft's yet-to-be-announced operating system (it's believed that the forthcoming Sun Valley Windows 10 upgrade will be called Windows 11). Some people are thrilled about the improvements, while others are less enthusiastic. Having said that, you should definitely refrain from installing the leaked Windows 11 update.
The rationale is the same as when we advise against installing beta versions of other operating systems and testing applications such as Chrome Canary: Windows 11 is an incomplete and unstable operating system that should be avoided. Because the leaked Windows 11 is officially unofficial, if you install it and anything goes wrong, Microsoft will not assist you in repairing it—and something will almost certainly go wrong given how infamously problematic official Windows Updates have been in the past.
You also can’t install Windows 11 via official channels (you won’t find it on the Windows Insider Channels), meaning you’d have to get it elsewhere—and hackers and phishers love to mislead unwary users with malicious links posing as leaked software.
I won't dispute that it's exciting to get a head start on new products, but there's a good reason why Microsoft hasn't launched Windows 11, much alone published a beta version of the operating system. Developers, journalists, and high-level users will most likely be able to get away with using Windows 11, but the general public should wait until Microsoft releases an official beta of the operating system.
If you have a spare PC that you can use to test it on while keeping your main computer running safely on Windows 10, you should generally avoid official pre-release versions as well, for many of the reasons we've discussed.
Other Windows 10 users may be tempted to upgrade to Windows 11 in order to "future-proof" their computer's operating system, but they shouldn't be concerned. However, not only would the leaked version of Windows 11 be an incomplete experience when compared to Windows 10, but Microsoft recently confirmed that it will support Windows 10 until October 14, 2025—meaning that even after Windows 11 is officially released, Windows 10 will continue to receive critical security updates for at least several years.
Of course, this does not take into consideration any forceful update methods Microsoft may use to force people to upgrade to Windows 11 while still using Windows 10, but in principle, you should be able to securely continue using Windows 10 for the foreseeable future. And, for the foreseeable future, staying with Windows 10 is the best course of action for most people.
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