To run the health check you need to first download and install Microsoft's PC Health Check app (opens in new tab).

In case your system meets the above-mentioned criteria, you need to run a health check to keep your system ready to install Windows 11. (Image credit: Future) Windows 11 compatibility check

The 4GB RAM requirement is especially low – we wouldn't recommend trying to run Windows 11 on anything with less than 8GB of RAM. These are the minimum specs required for running Windows 11, but for the best Windows 11 experience, we recommend you install it on a device that's more powerful.

Internet Connection and Microsoft Account: Windows 11 Home requires an active internet connection and a Microsoft Account to complete initial, first-use setup of the operating system, or when switching a device out of Windows 11 Home in S-mode.įor a complete list of additional, non-essential requirements, check out Microsoft's Windows 11 specification page (opens in new tab).

Display: 720p, 8-bit per color channel, at least 9-inch diagonal.

Graphics Card: DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.

System Firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with at least two cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or SoC.

To install Windows 11, or to ensure that it runs correctly, you'll need to make sure that your PC matches the following Windows 11 minimum system requirements: Click on ‘Windows Update’ then ‘Run the troubleshooter’ and follow the instructions, and click ‘Apply this fix’ if the troubleshooter finds a solution. Click ‘Update & Security’ then ‘Troubleshoot’. To do this, click the Start menu, then click the cog icon on the left, which will open up the Settings window. This can also reset the Windows Update app, which can help kickstart the installation.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter that can help identify any problems. If you're encountering problems installing Windows 11 via Windows 10's update tool, don't panic.

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