Is Windows 11 Compatible with Your System?
To install Windows 11 on your computer, here are the essential requirements you must meet.
- Processor: A minimum of 1 gigahertz (GHz) with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC) is required. For instance, Intel Core processors from the i3 to i7 range, starting with the eighth generation, are suitable.
- RAM: At least 4 gigabytes (GB).
- Storage: A storage device of 64 GB or more.
- System firmware: Must support UEFI, with Secure Boot capability.
- TPM: Must have Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Graphics card: Needs to support DirectX 12 or later, along with a WDDM 2.0 driver.
- Display: Requires a high definition (720p) display that is more than 9 inches diagonally, with 8 bits per color channel.
- Internet connection and Microsoft account: Both Windows 11 Pro for personal use and Windows 11 Home necessitate an internet connection and a Microsoft account to set up your PC initially.
If your computer doesn't satisfy these standards, installing Windows 11 might not be possible. However, these tools can assist you in verifying your PC's compatibility:
- PC Health Check: This Microsoft tool can determine if your computer is suitable for Windows 11. Download it free here, and run the check after opening.
- WhyNotWin11: An application that checks your PC’s compatibility. Download it free here. It provides detailed compatibility results upon execution.
Note: In the WhyNotWin11 application, indicators such as green highlight compliance with the requirements, red signifies non-compliance, and amber indicates potential compliance issues.
Note: For further details on your PC’s compatibility with Windows 11, directly contact your device's manufacturer.