Feature-specific requirements for Windows 11Some Windows 11 features have increased requirements beyond those listed above in the minimum requirements section.
Below are some additional details regarding requirements for key features: (requirements for preview with Windows Insiders) Windows Subsystem for Android™Apps available at Amazon Appstore. Additional requirements apply, including 8 GB of RAM, a solid-state drive (SSD), and a supported processor (Intel® Core™ i3 8th Generation, AMD Ryzen™ 3000, Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8c, or above). Further, updates about applicable system requirements will be communicated as the product is rolled out to select geographies.5G support requires a 5G capable modem where available. Auto HDR requires an HDR monitor. BitLocker to Go requires a USB flash drive (available in Windows Pro and above editions). Client Hyper-V requires a processor with second level address translation (SLAT) capabilities (available in Windows Pro and above editions). Cortana requires a microphone and speaker and is currently available on Windows 11 for Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States.
Direct Storage requires an NVMe SSD to store and run games that use the Standard NVM Express Controller driver and a DirectX12 GPU with Shader Model 6.0 support. DirectX 12 Ultimate is available with supported games and graphics chips. Presence requires a sensor that can detect human distance from the device or intent to interact with the device. Intelligent Video Conferencing requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). Multiple Voice Assistant (MVA) requires a microphone and speaker. Snap three column layouts requires a screen that is 1920 effective pixels or greater in width. Mute / Unmute from Taskbar requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). App must be compatible with feature to enable global mute / unmute. Spatial Sound requires supporting hardware and software. Microsoft Teams requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). Touch requires a screen or monitor that supports multitouch. Two-factor Authentication requires use of PIN, biometric (fingerprint reader or illuminated infrared camera), or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities. Voice Typing requires a PC with a microphone. Wake on Voice requires Modern Standby power model and microphone. Wi-Fi 6 E requires new WLAN IH hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router. Windows Hello requires a camera configured for near infrared (IR) imaging or fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. Devices without biometric sensors can use Windows Hello with a PIN or portable Microsoft compatible security key. Windows Projection requires a display adapter which supports Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 and a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct. Xbox (app)requires an Xbox Live account, which is not available in all regions. See Xbox Live Countries and Regions for the most up-to-date information on availability. Some features in the Xbox app will require an active Xbox Game Pass subscription (sold separately). Learn more about the pass.
System requirements:
These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows 11 on a PC. If your device does not meet these requirements, you may not be able to install Windows 11 on your device and might want to consider purchasing a new PC. If you are unsure whether your PC meets these requirements, you can check with your PC Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or, if your device is already running Windows 10, you can use the PC Health Check app to assess compatibility. Note that this app does not check for graphics card or display, as most compatible devices will meet those requirements listed below.
Your device must be running Windows 10, version 2004 or later, to upgrade. Free updates are available through Windows Update in Settings>Update and Security.
Processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
RAM 4 gigabyte (GB).
Storage 64 GB or larger storage device Note: See below under “More information on storage space to keep Windows 11 up-to-date” for more details.
System firmware UEFI, Secure Boot capable. Check here for information on how your PC might be able to meet this requirement.
TPM Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version here for instructions on how your PC might be enabled to meet this requirement.
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.
Internet connection and Microsoft account Windows 11 Home edition requires internet connectivity and a Microsoft account.
Switching a device out of Windows 11 Home in S mode also requires internet connectivity. Learn more about S mode here.
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.
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