{"id":6898,"date":"2021-07-31T22:38:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-31T22:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1362580"},"modified":"2021-07-31T22:38:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-31T22:38:00","slug":"can-your-pc-handle-windows-11-heres-how-to-find-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=6898","title":{"rendered":"Can your PC handle Windows 11? Here\u2019s how to find out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Microsoft just released the first public and stable beta for Windows 11, but not everyone will be able to install it. Even though Windows 11 appears to be more of a visual overhaul than a dramatic reinvention of the OS, Microsoft has made some key changes that make it exclusive to newer hardware. Even some of the company\u2019s own Surface devices won\u2019t be able to run Windows 11, so here\u2019s how to find out if your PC will.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the minimum specs?<\/h3>\n<p>These are the official minimum specs for Windows 11:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processor: 1<span>&nbsp;GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"c-hyperlink\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CPUlist\" aria-label=\"See Windows processor requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compatible 64-bit processor<span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><span>or System on a Chip (SoC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>RAM: 4 GB<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Storage:&nbsp;<span>64 GB or more<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable<\/li>\n<li>Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0<\/li>\n<li>Graphics card:&nbsp;<span>Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Display: 720p, at least 9\u2033 diagonal<\/li>\n<li>An internet connection is required to install Windows 11 Home edition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are some other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/windows-11-specifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">requirements for specific features<\/a>, but these are the basic ones needed to get things running.<\/p>\n<p>At first glance, that doesn\u2019t seem bad at all. 1GHz processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage? Even computers from 10 years ago could do that. But there are other factors.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1005456 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13.jpg\" alt=\"Surface Studio\" width=\"1640\" height=\"820\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13-280x140.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13-540x270.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13-270x135.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13-796x398.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13-1592x796.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/can-your-pc-handle-windows-11-heres-how-to-find-out#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2021%2F07%2F31%2Fcan-your-pc-handle-windows-11-heres-how-to-find-out%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Microsoft Surface Studio and Surface Studio 2 will not be able to run Windows 11, according to Microsoft.\" data-title=\"Share Microsoft Surface Studio and Surface Studio 2 will not be able to run Windows 11, according to Microsoft. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Microsoft Surface Studio and Surface Studio 2 will not be able to run Windows 11, according to Microsoft. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Microsoft Surface Studio and Surface Studio 2 will not be able to run Windows 11, according to Microsoft.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1005456\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13.jpg\" alt=\"Surface Studio\" width=\"1640\" height=\"820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13-280x140.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13-540x270.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13-270x135.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13-796x398.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/10\/Surface-Studio-Dial-Microsoft-13-1592x796.jpg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Even if your old desktop PC is more powerful than today\u2019s typical laptop, you might be out of luck. For some older computers, the requirement for TPM 2.0 is something that Microsoft has stated is absolutely necessary. But the compatibility is a combination of multiple factors, and even some computers with TPM 2.0 aren\u2019t able to run Windows 11 \u2014 including Microsoft\u2019s Surface Studio 2, which was released in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Microsft has said that only Intel processors from 8th Gen and above will be supported (the aforementioned Surface Studio used a 7th Gen processor), and you\u2019ll likewise not all AMD processors will be allowed.<\/p>\n<h3>My PC can run the Windows 11 beta, so I\u2019m good to go right?<\/h3>\n<p>No, not necessarily. Microsoft is letting Windows Insiders run Windows 11 previews on hardware that isn\u2019t officially supported. However, these folks will not be able to install the final version of the OS when that goes live later this year.<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s up with this TPM 2.0 thing?<\/h3>\n<p>TPM is a security module that can be either a physical chip or a cryptographic key embedded in your processor. It essentially keeps your drive encrypted before bootup to keep you safe from cyber miscreants. Your PC checks the key before booting up, and if something is wrong, it will keep your contents locked up.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft is trying to make Windows safer going forward, but to do so it needs to leave some older hardware behind.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I know if I have TPM 2.0?<\/h3>\n<p>There are many ways to check if your PC is compatible with TPM 2.0. The easiest way might be looking for it in Device Manager.<\/p>\n<p>Press the Windows button on your keyboard or click on the Start menu button&nbsp;and type \u2018Device Manager.\u2019 Click that. You should see a list of your PC\u2019s components.<\/p>\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1362593 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Device Manager for Windows 11\" width=\"1562\" height=\"1144\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1562px) 100vw, 1562px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11.jpg 1562w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11-280x205.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11-369x270.jpg 369w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11-184x135.jpg 184w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11-796x583.jpg 796w\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1362593\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Device Manager for Windows 11\" width=\"1562\" height=\"1144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11.jpg 1562w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11-280x205.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11-369x270.jpg 369w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11-184x135.jpg 184w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/TPM-2.0-Windows-11-796x583.jpg 796w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Look for an item that says \u2018Security Devices.\u2019 Expand that, and you should see Trusted Platform Module 2.0. If you see TPM 1.2 instead \u2014 or nothing at all \u2014 you won\u2019t be able to run Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I check if my processor is compatible?<\/h3>\n<p>If you have TPM 2.0 but still aren\u2019t sure if your processor is compatible, Microsoft has made some lists of specifically compatible hardware. Here are the lists for <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/design\/minimum\/supported\/windows-11-supported-amd-processors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">AMD<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/design\/minimum\/supported\/windows-11-supported-intel-processors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Intel<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/design\/minimum\/supported\/windows-11-supported-qualcomm-processors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Qualcomm<\/a>&nbsp;CPUs.<\/p>\n<p>But keep in mind this list might not be definitive \u2014 some people on different processors appear to be able to run the OS, and things can still change between now and release.<\/p>\n<h3>Isn\u2019t there just an app I can use to check?<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft initially released a&nbsp; \u2018PC Health Check\u2019 app to let users know if Windows 11 is compatible with their PC. But at the time of posting this article, the company has temporarily removed the tool while it makes some changes to provide users more information on their rejection.<\/p>\n<p>Still, you might want to see if the tool is ready to download by the time you read this; you\u2019ll find it by going to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/windows-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft\u2019s Windows 11 page<\/a> and scrolling down to the \u2018check for compatibility\u2019 section.<\/p>\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1362592 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5.png\" alt=\"WhyNotWin11\" width=\"802\" height=\"602\" sizes=\"(max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5.png 802w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-280x210.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-360x270.png 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-180x135.png 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-796x597.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-368x276.png 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-736x552.png 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-632x474.png 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-536x402.png 536w\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1362592\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5.png\" alt=\"WhyNotWin11\" width=\"802\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5.png 802w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-280x210.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-360x270.png 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-180x135.png 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-796x597.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-368x276.png 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-736x552.png 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-632x474.png 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/127423275-b5359bf3-79d8-49db-8767-a0bfd038ddd5-536x402.png 536w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to take a third-party approach, you can download the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/rcmaehl\/WhyNotWin11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">WhyNotWin11<\/a>&nbsp;tool by developer<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/rcmaehl\/WhyNotWin11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> rcmaehl on GitHub<\/a>. It\u2019ll scan your system and let you know if it can run Windows 11 based on current known requirements. Just keep in mind there\u2019s a chance it can be wrong, being an unofficial tool and all.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, you\u2019ll know by now whether you can run Microsoft\u2019s latest and greatest OS. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p><i>Did you know we have a newsletter all about consumer tech? It\u2019s called Plugged In \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/hello.thenextweb.com\/plugged\">and you can subscribe to it right here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/can-your-pc-handle-windows-11-heres-how-to-find-out\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft just released the first public and stable beta for Windows 11, but not everyone will be able to install it. 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