There are a few options for using a supported version of Windows: Recommended: New PC with Windows 11 Windows 11 is the most current version of Windows. If you have an older PC, we recommend you move to Windows 11 by buying a new PC. Hardware and software have improved a lot since Windows 8.1 was released, and today’s computers are faster, more powerful and more secure. View Windows 11 PCs Installing Windows 11 on your current PC Most PCs that run Windows 8.1 are not able to run Windows 11, but you can check to see if your computer is eligible by comparing its hardware specifications to the Windows 11 minimum system requirements. If your PC is capable of running Windows 11, you can purchase and download a full version of Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro or buy from a retailer. If you do choose this path, note that you will need to reinstall your apps (in some cases a newer version may be required) and take steps to transition files, data and settings since the installation will overwrite the contents of your existing storage drive.