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Here’s a quick look at how to find out about Windows 11 device requirements, versions, and languages. Read on for more information about system requirements and how some PCs might be able to update or change settings to meet the needs.
Windows 11 System requirements
Here are the bare minimum requirements for a PC to run Windows 11. If your device doesn’t meet these requirements, you might not be able to install Windows 11 on it. You might want to buy a new PC instead.
If you’re unsure if your PC meets these requirements, you can check with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or if your PC already runs Windows 10, you can use the PC Health Check app to see if it’s compatible.
Note that this app doesn’t check your graphics card or screen because most devices that can run it already do.
For your device to be able to upgrade, it must be running Windows 10 version 2004 or later. You can get free updates through Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update.
Requirements
| Processor | 1 GHz or faster with two or more cores on a 64-bit processor or a System on a compatible Chip (SoC). |
| RAM | 4 gigabyte (GB). |
| Storage | 64 GB or larger storage device. Note: For more information, look below at “More information on storage space to keep Windows 11 up to date.” |
| System firmware | UEFI, and it can do Secure Boot. Find out more about how your PC might be able to meet this requirement here. |
| TPM | Version 2.0 of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Check here for instructions on how to set up your PC to meet this need. |
| Graphics card | With the WDDM 2.0 driver, works with DirectX 12 or later. |
| Display | Display with a diagonal size of more than 9 inches and 8 bits per color channel. |
| Internet connection and Microsoft account | The Windows 11 Home edition needs to be connected to the internet and have a Microsoft account. To switch a device out of Windows 11 Home S mode, it must be connected to the internet. |
For some features to work, you need specific hardware. Some apps will need more than the minimum device requirements for Windows 11 to run.
Check if the apps you want to install are compatible with your device. How much space you have on your device depends on what apps and updates you have installed.
The performance will go up as PCs get better and more powerful. Over time and for updates, there may be new requirements.
Specifications for Windows 11’s features
| (requirements for public preview) Windows Subsystem for Android™ |
Microsoft Store has Windows 11 Appstore apps. 8 GB RAM and an Intel® CoreTM i3 8th Gen, AMD RyzenTM 3000, or SnapdragonTM 8c processor are required. No Windows 11 S. |
| 5G support | 5G modem required. |
| Auto HDR | Needs an HDR monitor. |
| BitLocker to Go | Needs a USB thumb drive |
| Client Hyper-V | It needs a processor to handle second-level address translation |
| Cortana | It’s available on Windows 11 in Australia, Brazil, Canada,India, and many more. |
| DirectStorage | Requires an NVMe SSD and a DirectX12 GPU with Shader Model 6.0 to store and run games. |
| DirectX 12 Ultimate | Is available with games and graphics chips that work with it. |
| Presence | Needs a sensor that can tell how far away a person is or if they want to interact with the device. |
| Intelligent Video Conferencing | Needs a video camera, a mic, and a speaker (audio output). |
Windows 11’s features
| Multiple Voice Assistant (MVA) | requires a microphone and speaker. |
| Snap | For three-column layouts to work, the screen must be at least 1920 pixels wide. |
| Mute/Unmute from Taskbar | Needs a video camera, a mic, and a speaker . |
| Spatial Sound | Needs hardware and software to support it. |
| Microsoft Teams | Needs a video camera, a mic, and a speaker |
| Touch | It needs a screen or monitor that can handle more than one touch at once. |
| Two-factor Authentication | Needs a PIN, biometrics or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. |
| Voice Typing | Needs a computer with a mic. |
| Wake on Voice | Needs a microphone and a modern standby power model. |
| Wi-Fi 6E | It needs new WLAN IHV hardware, a driver, and an AP/router that can handle Wi-Fi 6E. |
| Windows Hello | IR camera or fingerprint reader needed for biometric authentication. |
| Windows Projection | Requires a WDDM 2.0 display adapter and a Wi-Fi Direct adaptor. |
| Xbox (app) | Not all regions have Xbox Live. See Xbox Live Countries and Regions for availability info. |
Windows 11 Feature deprecations and removals
When you upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 or install an update for Windows 11, some features may be removed or become less useful.Please see below for information on some of the most important things that will be affected:
| Cortana | No longer included in the first boot or pinned to Taskbar. |
| Desktop wallpaper | Microsoft accounts can’t roam between devices. |
| Internet Explorer | Windows 11 replaces IE11 with Microsoft Edge with IE mode. Internet Explorer 11 desktop app discontinuation FAQ. |
| Management capabilities | Personalized services Start and Taskbar limited:
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| Math Input Panel | omitted Math Recognizer contains math input control and recognizer. Math inking in OneNote is unaffected. |
| Multi-App Kiosk Mode | Missing Windows 11’s Kiosk Mode only supports one program. |
| News & Interests | Grew The Widgets icon on the Taskbar has new functions. |
| Quick Status | Remove Lockscreen settings. |
| S Mode | Windows 11 Home only. |
| Search Results from the Internet | Windows 11 doesn’t allow disabling search results via Registry KeyThis modification doesn’t affect Group Policy. |
| Snipping Tool and Snip and Sketch | They have been combined under the Snipping Tool moniker. |
| Start | Windows 11 deprecated and removed critical features, including:
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| New keyboard attaches and detach functionality is included. | |
| Timeline | Omitted Edge has similar features. |
| Touch Keyboard | Dock and undock keyboard layouts on 18-inch and more giant screens. |
| Windows Deployment Services | Deprecated. This article has details. |
| Windows Store for Business and Windows Store for Education | Remove Private Store. This post discusses app deployment choices. |
Keeping Windows 11 up-to-date
Software updates and fixes are made and released as part of the effort to make Windows better all the time. During the supported lifecycle of your device, these updates are sent to it.
Making sure your device is always up to date is essential for its security and how well it works. If Windows 11 is connected to the internet, it will check for updates on its own so you don’t have to (ISP fees might apply).
Go to Settings | Update & Security | Windows Update to see if there are any pending or optional updates for your device.
Make sure you have enough free storage space to install updates, and you may need to check if your Original Equipment Manufacturer still supports your hardware (OEM). For More information visit : akamsnetworksetup.info
FAQs
How do I check my computer specs Windows 11?
Find Windows 11 System Specs
You can use what’s already in Windows 11 to find out basic information about your system. To start, click Start, Settings, System, and About. Here you can find basic information about your device, such as its CPU, installed RAM, system type, and Windows 11 version.