Windows 11, like any other software, requires ea set of minimum requirements for its use. Below we will go over this and show you how to find out if your computer is compatible with the latest version of the operating system.
Minimum requirements for Windows 11
A great way to Find out if your PC can work with Windows 11, is the comparison of the minimum requirements with the specifications of your computer. This is the list of requirements that Microsoft has for users who want to migrate to the new operating system:
- processor. Clock frequency of 1 GHz or higher. CPU with two or more with 64-bit architecture.
- RAM. 4GB or more.
- storage space. At least 64GB is required. More disk space may be required to download updates and enable certain features.
- graphic card. Must support DirectX 12 or higher and have a WDDM 2.0 driver.
- Firmware des Systems. UEFI with Secure Boot.
- TPM. Secure Platform Module Version 2.0..
- Monitor. 720p resolution or higher. 9 inch monitor or larger with 8 bits per color channel.
- internet connection. Required for Windows 11 Home Edition.
How do I know if my computer meets the minimum requirements?
If you know your computer’s components well, checking the list above will probably do the trick. However, if this is not the case, Microsoft offers a tool that you can use to check if your computer is compatible. His name is Windows PC Health Check. You can download it for free from Malavida using the link on this page.
As soon as you have saved the EXE in your memory, you can start the installation with a double click. Then tick the box below to accept the terms.
accept terms and conditions
Click on the button Install.
Begin the installation
Wait for the installation to finish.
Complete the installation
Check the first box to open the tool at the end of the installation.
Run the tool
Once it’s running, use the button Check nowto start the process.
Check compatibility
The dialog that appears on the screen displays the results. If you see something similar to the screenshot below, it means your computer is compatible. If not, click See all results.
View all results
In the list, you can see exactly which component you need to update to run Windows 11.
List of passed requirements
Depending on your computer’s upgradeability, it will likely be necessary to purchase a new computer. But consider that We officially support Windows 10 until 2025i.e. So you can continue with the previous version for a few more years to get updates and security patches.