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How do I check to see whether this computer can be upgraded to Windows 11?

Cary Herin 0 Reputation points
2025-12-15T18:29:54.95+00:00

I want to see whether this computer meets the requirements for upgrade to Windows 11

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-15T18:30:07.1666667+00:00
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    To check if your computer can be upgraded to Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

    1. Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11:
      • Processor (CPU): 1 GHz or faster, with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor.
      • Memory (RAM): 4 GB or more.
      • Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device.
      • System Firmware: UEFI firmware with Secure Boot capability.
      • TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 enabled.
      • Graphics & Display: A graphics card compatible with DirectX 12 or later and a display larger than 9" with at least 720p resolution.
      • Internet and Accounts: For Windows 11 Home edition, internet connectivity and a Microsoft account are required during the initial setup.
    2. Use the PC Health Check App: Download and install the PC Health Check tool from Microsoft. Run the tool to confirm your PC's compatibility:
      • Open the app and select "Check now" under the Windows 11 section.
      • Review the results to see if your PC meets the requirements or if there are any issues to address.
    3. Address Any Issues: If your PC does not meet the requirements, the tool will list which criteria aren't met, and you may need to enable TPM or Secure Boot in your BIOS if they're turned off.
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  2. DaveM121 815.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-15T19:04:56.1066667+00:00

    The specifications provide by the AI above are not really correct, they are the official specifications, but you will need at least 8GB of RAM and a 100GB+ drive, because Windows 11 is very resource hungry.

    On the link below, download the PC Health Check tool, then open that tool and click 'Check Now' and that tool will indicate if your system is Windows 11 compatible, if there are any problems indicated, please provide a screenshot of the result, I will check that for you to see if any adjustments can be made to your PC.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-the-pc-health-check-app-9c8abd9b-03ba-4e67-81ef-36f37caa7844

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