Windows 11 is now available for all compatible devices, according to Microsoft

The release version of Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system is now available for all compatible devices. The widespread deployment designation is an important milestone because organizations use it to determine whether an operating system is ready for wider deployment on devices.

The Windows version health dashboard for Windows 11 version 21H2 shows status changes.

Status as of May 17, 2022 (Pacific Time)

Windows 11 is designated for widespread deployment.

The original version of Windows 11, version 21H2, was released to the public on October 5, 2021. The phased rollout uses machine learning and algorithms to deliver upgrades to Windows 10 devices deemed most compatible with the new version.

Microsoft accelerated its rollout, announcing in January 2022 that it would make the Windows 11 upgrade available to all eligible devices early.

Windows 10 administrators can use Microsoft's PC Health Check app to determine if a machine is compatible with Windows 11. Another option is to open the Windows Update section of the Settings app to run a manual check for updates. Windows Update will either return the PC as incompatible with Windows 11 or offer an upgrade instead.

There is no direct upgrade path from a Windows 7 or Windows 8 device. Updates can be linked, first to Windows 10 and then to Windows 11.

The rollout of Windows 11 seems to have slowed down in recent months. While data from third-party tracking companies isn't entirely accurate, it may highlight trends. For example, Ad Duplex adoption will slow down starting in March 2022.

Microsoft does not release specific market share information for Windows products, and it is unclear to what extent the revised system requirements are limiting the adoption of the Windows 11 operating system.

Windows 11 version 22H2

Windows 11 version 22H2 is the first feature update for Windows 11 and is expected to reach RTM status in the coming week. New feature updates are still months away from being released through Windows Update and other update services. The first devices of the new version are expected to be released by the end of 2022.

Some administrators may prefer to wait for the release of Windows 11 version 22H2 before running the upgrade. Initial releases of Windows 11 are supported until 2024, as Microsoft expands support for future Windows 10 and 11 devices as it switches to a feature update per year release cycle.

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