Windows 11 System Requirements - Microsoft Support
Learn about Windows 11 minimum system requirements and how to assess your upgrade eligibility.
Copilot+ PC hardware requirements - Microsoft Support
Minimum system requirements. Copilot+ PCs are a class of Windows 11 devices that are powered by a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of performing 40+ trillion operations pers second (TOPS). An NPU is a specialized computer chip for AI-intensive processes like real-time translations and image generation.
Windows 10 system requirements - Microsoft Support
Here's what it takes to upgrade to Windows 10 on your PC or tablet: Latest OS: Make sure you're running the latest version—either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update. Find out which version you're running.
How to check if your device meets Windows 11 system …
This article applies if you’ve recently made changes to your device hardware and are trying to upgrade to Windows 11. Hardware changes might affect your upgrade eligibility, though you’ll need to take a few steps to see your updated eligibility in Settings.
Can my PC run Windows 11? - Microsoft Support
Your PC can run Windows 11 if it meets minimum (basic) system requirements. For information on basic system requirements and additional requirements for specific features, see Find Windows 11 specs, features, and computer requirements.
What does it mean if Windows isn't supported? - Microsoft Support
If your devices don't meet the technical requirements to run a more current release of Windows, we recommend that you replace the device with one that supports Windows 11. For more information, see Windows 11 system requirements.
Windows Arm-based PCs FAQ - Microsoft Support
Drivers for hardware, games and apps will only work if they're designed for a Windows 11 Arm-based PC. For more info, check with the hardware manufacturer or the organization that developed the driver.
Device protection in Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Hardware security capability. At the bottom of the Device security screen, one of the following messages appears, indicating the security capability of your device. Your device meets the requirements for standard hardware security. This means your device supports memory integrity and core isolation and also has:
Windows 8.1 support ended on January 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023 · You can check if your current PC meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 10. If it does, you can purchase and download a full version of Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro. You can also check with retailers to see if they still offer Windows 10 for sale.
Display requirements for HDR video in Windows - Microsoft Support
Here are the requirements: The HDR display or TV must support HDR10, and DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.0 or higher. We recommend displays that are DisplayHDR certified.