Watch this: Microsoft demos new Windows 11 Microsoft further says PC makers including Dell, HP, Lenovo and others are planning “hundreds of new Windows 11 designs” for the holiday season. In some operating system overhauls, that can mean interesting new hardware with valuable new features.
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Windows 11 system requirements
Spec | Requirement |
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Processor | 1GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system on a chip |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage | 64GB or larger storage device |
System firmware | UEFI, Secure Boot capable |
TPM | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 |
Graphics card | Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver |
Display | HD (720p) display greater than 9 inches diagonally, 8 bits per color channel |
Internet connection and Microsoft account | For Windows 11 Home edition: internet connectivity; Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use For all Windows 11 editions: internet access to perform updates and to download and use some features; Microsoft account for some features |
But there have always been legit reasons to keep your old hardware on its current OS and not upgrade. The switch between Windows 7 and Windows 8 was… rocky. Many people skipped Windows 8 and held out for Windows 10, which was much better. Some of those holdouts even resisted Windows 10, with some valid concerns.
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Here’s a full list of the system requirements for Windows 11.
Windows 8 was a great example of that. That OS launched alongside a dizzying array of inventive (or just plain weird) new hybrid laptops designed to take advantage of the new touch features built into Windows 8.
Additional reporting by Mary King.
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