Windows 11 is automatically included on new PCs but can be downloaded manually. Windows Update offers free upgrade option without data loss. Installation Assistant manually upgrades from Windows 10. Windows Insider Program provides unstable preview versions
ISO file installation requires empty partition and data loss. Installation media creation wipes drive clean. Both methods exclude Microsoft support and future updates
Windows can be installed from micro SD card for netbooks and tablets. Memory card must be formatted to NTFS using Diskpart tool. Windows ISO file needs to be mounted for drive letter. Files from mounted ISO must be copied to bootable SD card
MSI-based installation method for Teams centrally via SCCM or Endpoint Configuration Manager. Allows mass installation without user intervention. Useful for organizations with robust endpoint solutions
APT repositories contain deb packages and metadata files for Ubuntu package installation. Repositories are defined in /etc/apt/sources.list or /etc/apt/sources.list.d/. Repository files must end with .list extension
macOS Monterey is Apple's latest operating system, an evolution of Big Sur. Includes six versions, with macOS 12.6 being the latest. Features new Safari, Universal Control, and Share Play features