Processors/CPUs (Central Processing Units): 1Ghz or faster with 2 or more cores and appearing on the Microsoft list of approved CPUs (https://aka.ms/CPUlist). The processor in your PC will be a main determining factor for running Windows 11. The clock speed (the 1Ghz or faster requirement) and number of cores (2 or more) are inherent to the processor design as it was manufactured and are not considered upgradeable components.
RAM: 4GB. If your PC has less than 4GB of memory, there are sometimes options for upgrading to get additional RAM. You may want to consult your PC manufacturers website or with a retailer to see if there are easy and affordable options to meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11.
Storage: 64GB or larger storage device. If your PC does not have a large enough storage drive, there are sometimes options for upgrading the drive. You may want to consult your PC manufacturers website or with a retailer to see if there are easy and affordable options to meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11.
System Firmware: UEFI (for Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, a modern version of the PC BIOS) and Secure Boot capable. If your device does not meet the minimum requirements because it is not Secure Boot capable, you may want to read this article (https://support.microsoft.com/topic/a8ff1202-c0d9-42f5-940f-843abef64fad) to see if there are steps you can take to enable this. Secure Boot can only be enabled with UEFI and this article helps you understand potential options to change settings to make this possible.
TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. If your device does not meet the minimum requirements because of TPM, you may want to read this article (https://support.microsoft.com/windows/enable-tpm-2-0-on-your-pc-1fd5a332-360d-4f46-a1e7-ae6b0c90645c)to see if there are steps you can take to remediate this.
Graphics Card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
Display: High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9 diagonally, 8 bits per color channel. If your screen size is less than 9, the intended user interface of Windows may not be fully visible.
Internet Connectivity and Microsoft Accounts: Windows 11 Home edition requires internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account to complete device setup on first use.
Windows Version for Upgrade: Your device must be running Windows 10, version 2004 or later, to upgrade through Windows Update. Free updates are available through Windows Update in Settings > Update and Security.
