Here are the system requirements your device will need to run Windows 11…officially at least.
October 5 is the long-awaited official release date for Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest operating system for PC and Laptop devices. While a new OS release can be exciting, you might be disappointed to know that the system requirements needed are rather steep, so there’s a chance that you might be unable to update to Windows 11 without making some adjustments. Thankfully, Windows 10 will be supported until 2025, so there’s no need to rush into buying a new device that ships with Windows 11 already installed, but there are a few things you could do to enable your current system to upgrade to the new operating system sooner rather than later. If you head on over to the Microsoft page for Windows 11, you can find a section right at the bottom of the page for the PC Health Check App. While its original release caused a great deal of confusion (listing new, powerful PCs and laptops as unable to support the upcoming OS without stating a specific reason), this has since been fixed. There are still a few issues we will go over later, but if you want an overview of what your device will need, here is the full list of minimum system requirements you need to meet to be eligible for the free Windows 11 upgrade: Most devices released in the last few years will meet these requirements with ease, save for one: the TPM 2.
