Windows 11 FAQs

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Last updated: Jun 21, 2023 by Ryan Cole (Deactivated)
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Welcome to the Windows 11 FAQs page! Here you can find answers to common questions about Windows 11.

Windows 11 is the next version of Windows, designed for hybrid work. Windows 11 was built to help employees and teams focus on what’s important: getting the job done and efficiently communicating and collaborating. It delivers the security and management needed for hybrid work. An evolution of Windows 10, Windows 11 is fresh, but also consistent for employees and IT. And it can be deployed alongside Windows 10 devices without interrupting the business.  

Windows 11 is faster and more battery efficient, and it improves the ability to multitask. The exact performance will depend on the specific hardware specifications of the user’s device.  

If your device meets the minimum hardware requirements, it should be fully compatible with Windows 11. The PC Health Check app will tell you if your PC is eligible to upgrade to Windows 11. 

The table below summarizes the minimum hardware requirements for running Windows 11:  

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 gigabytes (GB). 

Storage 

64 GB or larger storage device. 

System firmware 

UEFI, Secure Boot capable. For information on how your PC might be able to meet this requirement, read Windows 11 and Secure Boot. 

TPM 

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. You may need to enable TPM 2.0 on your PC 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 

Internet access is required to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. 

If your personal device meets the minimum hardware eligibility requirements, you can install Windows 11 by following the instructions in https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2021/10/04/windows-11-a-new-era-for-the-pc-begins-today/ .  

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