Windows 11 is finally here after it was announced by Microsoft and one may be wondering what you’ll need to install it. Top of it all you’ll need to run it is a 64-bit CPU (or SoC), 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage, specs that are only slightly higher than Windows 10’s current requirements. The launch of Windows 11 will mark the end of Windows support for older 32-bit hardware platforms, even though it will continue to run 32-bit software.
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If you can’t wait and need to find out if your system can handle Windows 11 is to download Microsoft’s PC Health App. This app will automatically tell you if your specs and settings are ready for the new OS.
The system requirements listed by Microsoft are as follows:
Processor: 1 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processoror System on a Chip (SoC)
RAM: 4 gigabyte (GB)
Storage: 64 GB 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: High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9-inches diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts: If you get Windows 11 Home Edition, you will require internet connectivity and a Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use. Switching a device out of Windows 11 Home in S mode also requires internet connectivity. For all Windows 11 editions, internet access is required to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. A Microsoft account is required for some features.
It should be noted that Windows 11’s new UI, store, and other features will need to work on x86, Arm, foldable, flexible, and whatever is around the corner without breaking down or collapsing under their own weight or complicated UI layering.
