Standard Windows 11 minimum system requirements

With Windows 11 launching at the end of 2021, Microsoft has published the minimum system requirements specifications of Windows 11 on its homepage. Knowing this, can you see if your Windows 10 PC can be upgraded to Windows 11? Let's take a look at this article with TipsMake .

Content

1. Overview of what is Windows 11?
2. Windows 11 minimum system requirements
3. What are the differences between Windows 10 and 11 system requirements?
4. How to check if your PC can run Windows 11?
5. Epilogue

Overview of what is Windows 11?

Windows 11 was developed by Microsoft and announced on June 24, 2021, it is the major release of the Windows NT operating system.

Windows 11 will be widely released in late 2021, and devices running Windows 10 can upgrade via Windows Update.

Windows 11 minimum system requirements

According to Microsoft, if your computer doesn't meet the following requirements, your device won't be able to run Windows 11. If that's the case, you'll need to buy a new PC to run this new operating system.

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Requirements to launch Windows 11:

Ingredient	Minimum requirements
Processor	1GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor. (Microsoft provides a list of compatible processors on its website).
RAM	4GB or more
Memory	64GB or larger storage device (such as a hard drive or SSD)
System software	UEFI and Secure Boot capable
TPM	Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (common on motherboards manufactured after 2016)
Graphics card	Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
Screen	HD display with minimum 720p (1280×720) resolution greater than 9 inches diagonal, 8 bits per color channel
Internet connection and Microsoft Account	Windows 11 Home edition requires an Internet connection and a Microsoft account to set up the device for first use. Switching your device out of Windows 11 S mode also requires an internet connection.

Among all these features, the requirement for TPM 2.0 is the most unexpected reason why your Windows 10 PC cannot run Windows 11. You can check your system's TPM version by running tpm.msc in the Run dialog box.

What are the differences between Windows 10 and 11 system requirements?

Compared to the Windows 10 system requirements, the Windows 11 minimum system requirements are based on a number of new standards and capabilities that can help make your machine upgradeable.

Here are some comparisons:

1. Processor: Windows 10 supports 32-bit CPUs, while Windows 11 only supports 64-bit CPUs.
2. RAM: Windows 10 requires 1GB RAM, Windows 11 requires 4GB.
3. Memory: Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit only require 16GB and 20GB of memory respectively. Windows 11 requires 64GB.
4. System software and TPM: Unlike Windows 11, Windows 10 does not require UEFI, Secure Boot, or TPM by default. They are only required if you use features like BitLocker.
5. Graphics card: Windows 10 requires DirectX 9 with WDDM 1.0 support. Windows 11 upgrades to DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0.
6. Screen: Windows 10 only requires an 800×600 screen, while Windows 11 requires 1280×720 or higher.
7. Internet connection: Windows 10 does not require an internet connection to set it up for first use and it does not require a Microsoft account. Windows 11 Home requires an internet connection and a Microsoft account to set up the system for first use.

How to check if your PC can run Windows 11?

Microsoft has made the PC Health Check app available for free to help you see if your Windows 10 PC meets Windows 11's minimum system requirements.

To use this software, please download it at the following link: https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

After launching PC health Check, look for ' Introducing Windows 11 ' near the top of the window and click ' Check Now .'

The PC Health Check app will quickly check your system. After a few minutes, you will see results. If the message says 'This PC can run Windows 11,' then you're ready to go.

If you see a message that says 'This PC can't run Windows 11', your device doesn't meet Windows 11's minimum system requirements. Microsoft says you'll still get updates Windows 10 later. Windows 10 will continue to be supported through October 14, 2025.

If your PC fails this check, make sure Secure Boot is enabled in your BIOS, then restart Windows and run PC Health Check again. If that doesn't work, refer to the list of system requirements above. Good luck!

Epilogue

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