What are the system requirements to run Windows 11 - Know about Windows 11 device compatibility

Check Your Device Compatibility for Windows 11

PC Health Check of Microsoft determines device compatibility and helps meets eligibility requirements. Other tools include WhyNotWin11, Can I Run Windows 11, Win11SysCheck, ReadSunValley

As we all know that Microsoft has finally released the most awaited and the latest Windows OS, Windows 11 (2021) but this new Microsoft Windows OS has also brought significant questions related to eligibility and compatibility. For ex. most of the users wondering that either their PCs are compatible to install/upgrade for Windows 11 or not. Although, such questions are not at the first time rather came earlier regarding Microsoft’s prior OS, years ago. But this time, the problem seems no big as experts assert that Windows 11 has been designed with normal compatibility requirements and able to run on most of the PCs. Although the new Windows has been finally released and ready to be upgrade on compatible devices, however, Microsoft has cleared that the users might have to wait further, say until mid-2022 in order to download and install Windows 11.

Interestingly or say annoyingly, the PC Health Check like tools that Microsoft itself has been designed to determine the device compatibility were not par during the announcement of Windows 11 to satisfy the users regarding compatibility and eligibility requirements. In addition, it is also claimed by the experts that the company intentionally downed PC Health Check app temporarily.

But don’t worry!!! The app has been restored now with fixes and is ready to help the users for Microsoft upgraded OS, Windows 11. Also, the app will help you meet with requirements providing enough support and information regarding compatibility.

Moreover, the users shouldn’t worry about to know the eligibility requirements because there several alternatives to PC Health Check have been introduced in the market by other developers other than Microsoft to provide enough information regarding for free running Windows 11 update on their PCs such as WhyNotWin11, Can I Run Windows 11, Win11SysCheck, ReadySunValley etc.

However, it is recommended to use Microsoft’s own program, PC Health Check (specifically designed for such purposes). Below I have briefed the necessary information to help run these tools. Kindly take a look.

Here's the list of system requirements for Windows 11.

Specifications	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
Above All	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

Source: Windows 11 Sepcs and System Requirements | Microsoft

For detailed information, kindly visit Microsoft’s website or click here.

Read More: How to enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 in BIOS to install Windows 11

#1: Microsoft's PC Health Check (recommended)

Step 1: Download PC Health Check app from the Microsoft’s website.

Step 2: Run the file agreeing to the terms of service and Install, then Launch.

Step 3: Find Introducing Windows 11 at the top in the app and click Check Now.

This will tell whether your PC is compatible or not. The message will be look like 

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements

if it doesn’t lie as per the requirements. Otherwise, if fortunately, your device is eligible for Windows 11, you will be able to download the new Windows 11 update quickly.

Note: Though Microsoft planned October 5, 2021 as an official release date of Windows 11, there is some news regarding staggered rollout of the plan that may delay the upgradation of many devices until further notification or say mid-2022, sources added.

 Also Read: Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for free

#2: Alternatives to PC Health Check app

• WhyNotWin11

• Can I Run Windows 11

• Win11SysCheck

• ReadySunValley

Instead of Microsoft’s PC Health Check app, if the user relies on an alternative, the WhyNotWin11 developed by GitHub is being considered the best one. It is an open source and a free product. Although it is not a competitive to ‘PC Health Check’ as it has less friendly interface and not affiliated with Microsoft, however, it helps provide enough details regarding eligibility requirements as well as various potential compatibility issues.

Other tools include Can I Run Windows 11 (Free), Win11SysCheck (Free, Open Source), ReadySunValley (Free, Open Source) and so on. Can I Run Windows 11 is a free, easy to use and simplest compatibility checker tool that asks no more steps and quickly runs to determine launching the app. The Win11SysCheck (developed by mq1n) and ReadySunValley (developed by Builtbybel) compatibility checkers are also being downloaded as available for free in public domain.

Remember if your device doesn't meet eligibility requirements, you may need to replace your PC in the upcoming years, most probably by 2025 as Microsoft is planning to phase out Windows 10 over the next few years.