Windows 11 Specs and System Requirements

List of all minimum system requirements for Windows 11
	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 gigabytes (GB)
Storage	64 GB or larger storage device. See 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 2.0. Check 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.
Minimum system requirements for Copilot+ PCs	Copilot+ PCs are a new class of Windows 11 AI PCs that are powered by a turbocharged neural processing unit (NPU)—a specialized computer chip for AI-intensive processes like real-time translations and image generation— that can perform more than 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS). To run unique Copilot+ PC experiences, customers will need to acquire new hardware. In addition to the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, Copilot+ PCs must include the following: Processor: A compatible processor or System on a Chip (SoC) with an NPU capable of performing 40+ TOPS. This currently includes: AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 series Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V series Snapdragon® X series RAM: 16 GB DDR5/LPDDR5 Storage: 256 GB SSD/UFS Specific features, plus apps and hardware that you add to your Copilot+ PC may have additional hardware, software, or other requirements, and these requirements may change over time.
Internet connection and Microsoft account	Windows 11 Pro for personal use and Windows 11 Home require internet connectivity and a Microsoft account during initial device setup. 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. On Copilot+ PCs, many unique features, once downloaded, will run without internet access. A Microsoft account is required for some features, including on Copilot+ PCs.

Certain features require specific hardware. System requirements to run some apps will exceed the Windows 11 minimum device specifications. Check device compatibility information specific to the apps you want to install. Available storage on your device will vary based on installed apps and updates. Performance will scale with higher end, more capable PCs. Learn more at Windows 11 feature availability and timing. Additional requirements may apply over time and for updates.

List of all Copilot+ PC features
	Unique Copilot+ PC features Copilot+ PC features are designed to enhance everyday tasks with advanced AI capabilities. These features require a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of 40+ trillion operations per second (TOPS) to function as intended. Availability may vary by region and device. Storage requirements depend on your device’s configuration and the apps or updates installed. Some features may require additional hardware.
Agent in Settings	Available now in most global markets on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors and on other devices later in 2025. Limited initially to English-language inputs.
Automatic super resolution	Works with a curated set of games and is only available on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors.
Click to Do (preview)	Available image and text actions vary by device, region, language, and character set. Subscription required for some actions.
Improved Windows search	Works with specific text, image, and document formats only; optimized for select languages (English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, and Spanish).
Live Captions	Translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages and from 27 languages into Chinese (Simplified).
Narrator: Rich image descriptions	Available only on Copilot+ PCs.
Paint: Cocreator	Optimized for English text prompts and requires a Microsoft account or Entra ID and internet connection to access cloud services that help ensure the responsible use of AI.
Paint: Generative fill	Available on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors. Optimized for English text prompts and requires a Microsoft account or Entra ID and internet connection to access cloud services that help ensure the responsible use of AI.
Paint: Object select	Available only on Copilot+ PCs.
Paint: Sticker generator	Optimized for English text prompts and requires a Microsoft account or Entra ID and internet connection to access cloud services that help ensure the responsible use of AI.
Photos: Image creator	Optimized for English text prompts and requires a Microsoft account or Entra ID and internet connection to access cloud services that help ensure the responsible use of AI.
Photos: Relight	Available now on Snapdragon® X Series processors and on other devices starting mid-2025.
Photos: Restyle image	Optimized for English text prompts and requires a Microsoft account or Entra ID and internet connection to access cloud services that help ensure the responsible use of AI.
Photos: Super resolution	Available now on Snapdragon® X Series processors and on other devices starting mid-2025.
Recall (preview)	Requires Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security. Optimized for select languages (English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, and Spanish). Content-based and storage limitations apply. Enterprise license required for some policy-enabled management controls.
Snipping Tool: Perfect screenshot	Available only on Copilot+ PCs.
Voice Access: Flexible commands	Voice Access with flexible commands available now on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors. Supports multiple languages; some features only available in English.
Windows Studio Effects	Requires built-in camera; Some effects are only available on Snapdragon® X Series devices.

List of all Windows 11 features
	Windows 11 features Some 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.
5G support	requires 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).
DirectStorage	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.
Microsoft Teams	requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output).
Multiple Voice Assistant (MVA)	requires a microphone and speaker.
Mute/Unmute from Taskbar	requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). App must be compatible with feature to enable global mute/unmute.
Presence	requires an on-device sensor that can detect human distance from device or intent to interact with device.
Projection	requires a display adapter which supports Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 and a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct.
Snap	three-column layouts requires a screen that is 1920 effective pixels or greater in width.
Spatial Sound	requires supporting hardware and software.
Touch	requires a screen or monitor that supports multi-touch.
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 6E	requires new WLAN IHV hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router.
Windows Hello	requires an on-device 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 Studio Effects	The automatic framing, background blur (standard and portrait), eye contact: standard, and voice focus features in Windows Studio Effects will run on a Windows 11 device that includes a processor or SoC that incorporates Neural Processing Units (NPUs) with 10+ trillion operations per second (TOPS). Additional Windows Studio Effects are only available on Snapdragon® X Series-powered Copilot+ PCs. Windows Studio Effects require a device with a built-in camera. Learn more about Windows Studio Effects.
Xbox PC app	requires a Microsoft 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.

List of all key feature deprecations when upgrading to Windows 11
	Feature deprecations When upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10 or when installing an update to Windows 11, some features may be deprecated or removed. For a full list of deprecated features for Windows, see Deprecated features in the Windows client. Please see below for information regarding some of the key features impacted:
Desktop wallpaper	cannot be roamed to or from device when signed in with a Microsoft account.
Mail, Calendar, and People	Support for Windows Mail, Calendar, and People ended on December 31, 2024. Any local emails, calendar events, and contacts stored in Mail, Calendar, and People will remain exportable following the steps in Export emails and contacts from Windows Mail or People and import to new Outlook.
Management capabilities	for organizations to deliver customized Start and Taskbar experiences are limited: Start supports the ability for organizations to override the Start layout, but does not support locking down the layout from user modification. Taskbar pins and ordering can be controlled by organizations.
Math Input Panel	is removed. Math Recognizer will install on demand and includes the math input control and recognizer. Math inking in apps like OneNote are not impacted by this change.
News & Interests	has evolved. New functionality has been added which can be found by clicking the Widgets icon on the Taskbar.
OneNote for Windows 10	This is the legacy version of OneNote, being discontinued in 2025.
Quick Status	from the Lockscreen and associated settings are removed.
S Mode	is only available for Windows 11 Home edition.
Search Results from the Internet	Windows 11 does not support disabling the return of internet Search results via Registry Key. The related Group Policy setting is not impacted by this change.
Snipping Tool and Snip and Sketch	have been merged into a single experience keeping the familiar Snipping Tool name.
Start	is significantly changed in Windows 11 including the following key deprecations and removals: The layout is not currently resizable. Pinned apps and sites will not migrate when upgrading from Windows 10. Live Tiles are no longer available. For glanceable, dynamic content, see the new Widgets feature.
Tablet Mode	is removed and new functionality and capability is included for keyboard attach and detach postures.
Taskbar	is changed including: People is no longer present on the Taskbar. Some icons may no longer appear in the System Tray (systray) for upgraded devices including previous customizations. Alignment to the bottom of the screen is the only location allowed. Apps can no longer customize areas of the Taskbar.
Timeline	is removed. Some similar functionality is available in Microsoft Edge.
Touch Keyboard	will no longer dock and undock keyboard layouts on screen sizes 18 inches and larger.
Universal Windows Platform (UWP) Applications for 32-bit Arm	This change is applicable only to devices with an Arm processor, for example Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm. If you have a PC built with a processor from Intel or AMD, this content is not applicable. If you are not sure which type of processor you have, check Settings > System > About.
Wallet	is removed.
Windows Deployment Services	is being partially deprecated. Please see this article for detailed information.
Windows Mixed Reality	was removed in Windows 11, version 24H2. This includes the Mixed Reality Portal app, Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR, and Steam VR Beta. Existing Windows Mixed Reality devices will continue to work with Steam through November 2026, if users remain on their current released version of Windows 11, version 23H2. After November 2026, Windows Mixed Reality will no longer receive security updates, nonsecurity updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates. This deprecation doesn't affect HoloLens.
Windows Store for Business and Windows Store for Education	no longer include the Private Store tab. Please see this blog post for information on app deployment options.

The following apps will not be removed on upgrade but will no longer be installed on new devices or when clean-installing Windows 11. They are available for download from the Store:

3D Viewer

Keeping Windows 11 up-to-date
	Keeping Windows 11 up-to-date As part of the effort to continually improve the Windows experience, Microsoft releases improvements and fixes on a monthly basis. These updates are delivered to your device during its supported lifecycle.
Keeping your device up to date is important for maintaining security and performance. With an internet connection, Windows 11 will automatically check for updates on a regular basis (ISP fees might apply). You can also manually check for recommended or optional updates by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates. It is important to ensure you have enough free storage space to install updates, and you may need to check to see if your hardware is still supported by your Original Equipment Manufacturer. Visit the Lifecycle FAQ for Windows products. More information on storage space requirements to keep Windows 11 up-to-date The size of the Windows operating system that comes with your device and the amount of free storage space needed to download and install Windows updates are highly variable as they depend on a variety of factors. Visit here to learn why. The factors that affect the amount of free space needed to take an update include: the versions of Windows previously installed on the machine; the amount of free storage space available from Windows files to reuse, such as the virtual memory page file or hibernation file; which applications are installed on your device; and how those applications store data. When updating, Windows will attempt to free up enough space automatically and to guide you through freeing up even more if the automatic cleanup is not sufficient. You can also take steps on your own to free up space.

List of all language versions for Windows 11
	Language versions Windows 11 full localization languages include:
Arabic (Saudi Arabia) Bulgarian (Bulgaria) Chinese (PRC) Chinese (Taiwan) Croatian (Croatia) Czech (Czech Republic) Danish (Denmark) Dutch (Netherlands) English (United Kingdom) English (United States) Estonian (Estonia) Finnish (Finland)	French (France) French (Canada) German (Germany) Greek (Greece) Hebrew (Israel) Hungarian (Hungary) Italian (Italy) Japanese (Japan) Korean (Korea) Latvian (Latvia) Lithuanian (Lithuania) Norwegian, Bokmål (Norway) Polish (Poland)	Portuguese (Brazil) Portuguese (Portugal) Romanian (Romania) Russian (Russia) Serbian (Latin, Serbia) Slovak (Slovakia) Slovenian (Slovenia) Spanish (Spain) Spanish (Mexico) Swedish (Sweden) Thai (Thailand) Turkish (Turkey) Ukrainian (Ukraine)