Microsoft just announced Windows 11. The operating system should be compatible with the vast majority of PCs on the market, according to a Windows blog post published Wednesday.
But if you want to make sure you can get the upgrade, you can test whether your PC meets the system requirements for Windows 11 by downloading Microsoft’s PC Health Check here.
If your Pc/Laptop is eligible, you will get the Windows 11 update for free when it becomes available.
Here’s the full list of system requirements for Windows 11
WINDOWS 11 REQUIREMENTS
Spec | Requirement |
---|---|
Processor | 1GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system on a chip |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage | 64GB or larger storage device |
System firmware | UEFI, Secure Boot capable |
TPM | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 |
Graphics card | Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver |
Display | HD (720p) display greater than 9 inches diagonally, 8 bits per color channel |
Internet connection and Microsoft account | For Windows 11 Home edition: internet connectivity; Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use For all Windows 11 editions: internet access to perform updates and to download and use some features; Microsoft account for some features |