Operating System

Windows 11 is available now. Please check whether your system is suitable for Windows 11. You can find the requirements here:

https://keys.support/de/documentation/windows-11-systemanforderungen-de/

Microsoft has also released a program to carry out a compatibility check. The program can be found here:

https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

The most important innovations are summarized here:

Windows 11 comes with a new, modern design and the highest possible level of security. It connects people by learning, working, playing and simply being creative with it.

• The start menu comes with a new start button, which has been given a fresh design and is integrated in the center of the new task bar.
• Several windows can now be clearly arranged next to one another and one below the other.
• The dark mode has been significantly revised.
• New widgets with quick access to news, weather, calendar & Co.
• Snap layouts for better multitasking and quick layout selection.
• Diverse attitudes towards accessibility.
• Optimized touch, pen and voice control.
• New Microsoft Store with Android apps.
• Microsoft Teams is now integrated directly into the taskbar. This allows even faster contact via chat, text, voice or video.
• Windows 11 uses the latest gaming technology - including “DirectX 12 Ultimate” for immersive graphics with high frame rates at the same time.
• "DirectStorage" offers faster loading times and more detailed game worlds. Auto HDR creates a wider, more vibrant color spectrum.

Further information and details about the software can be found here.
Frequently asked questions about Windows 11

What is the difference between Windows 11 and Windows 10?

Windows 11 brings all of the performance and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and updated look and feel. It also includes new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of this comes together to give you a refreshing experience on your PC.

Will my accessories work with Windows 11?

If your accessory works with Windows 10 and meets the Windows 11 requirements, it should work with Windows 11. If you want to be sure, please contact your accessory manufacturer.

I want to buy a PC now. Can I install Windows 11 later?

Most Windows 10 PCs currently sold can be upgraded to Windows 11. In order for the PC to be upgraded to Windows 11, it must meet minimum hardware specifications and some functions require special hardware.

When can I upgrade my Windows 10 device from Windows 11?

If your existing Windows 10 PC is running the latest version of Windows 10, it is running the Minimum hardware specifications an upgrade to Windows 11 can be carried out. To determine whether your PC is eligible for the upgrade, download and run the PC Health Checker app. As soon as the upgrade introduction has started, you can check under “Settings”> “Windows Update” whether it is ready for your device.

What if my PC doesn't meet the minimum hardware specifications? Can I stay with Windows 10?

Yes. Windows 10 continues to be a great version of Windows. Microsoft is committed to supporting Windows 10 until October 14, 2025.

Office

Users who use Microsoft Office at home or in the office are excellently advised with the StandardEdition. Included are all important programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and  Teams. At the same time, OneNote is now available for download from the Windows Store to quickly take notes and make them available on all devices via the cloud. Due to the range of different programs, the  Standard variant is aimed primarily at people who work at home in the home office or are looking for a powerful, reliable solution in a small office to organize documents, tables & Co.

Word 2021  is the most powerful tool for creating documents. From everyday "paperwork" to official company documents, Word's functionality spans the full range of copywriting. Also new in this edition is an improved recognition of virtual ink, so that writing with a pen directly on the display is now better translated into printed typewriting. In addition, voice input has been improved. Microsoft has also made numerous detail improvements: SVG graphics, for example, allow the integration of even complex image documents without resulting in a high memory requirement. Scaling and other measures for image processing are also more successful as a result.

When working with tables, Excel 2021 still has the best features to offer: Excel offers tables of all kinds from finances to product databases to en-entry for tax returns & Co. in this version in an even better way. Among other things, new representations of visual information have been added, and more mathematical functions are integrated by inn house. What has remained is the excellent compatibility with CSV files. Similarly, PowerPoint 2021 now offers the option of integrating Ultra HD footage directly into presentations, as well as freely scaling graphics and zooming in and out of images. The renunciation of external image processing is thus better possible.

Outlook 2021  continues to provide access to all stored contacts and email addresses. Especially in offices in connection with an Exchange server, this creates a good opportunity to always keep information about customers and partners up to date. In addition, the application supports the creation of any number of e-mail accounts, which accommodates users with a large number of accounts. Across all programs, Office 2021  Standard offers the proven interface that has now been integrated into every application for more than a decade. The workflow extends across every application and is very similar everywhere - whether in Word, Excel, Outlook or PowerPoint.

Office 2021 Standard is limited by Microsoft to use with Windows 10 and Windows 11.  This means that none of the included programs are compatible with an older edition of Windows. Furthermore, this program collection is a license that belongs entirely to the buyer. The use is possible after the purchase for an indefinite period of time, without concluding further subscriptions. Microsoft guaranteesa support period of at least five years on all types of devices for all editions of Office2021.