Find Windows 11 specs, features, and computer requirements
Here's an overview of how to find device specification requirements, versions, and languages available for Windows 11. Read here for more information on system requirements and information on how some PCs might be able to update or change settings to meet the requirements.
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System requirementsThese 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. |
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| 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 class of Windows 11 AI PCs that come with higher hardware specifications than standard Windows 11 PCs, including increased memory, storage, and advanced silicon with powerful neural processing units (NPUs)—dedicated AI processors capable of more than 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS)—to enable advanced features and other on-device AI experiences. In addition to the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, Copilot+ PCs must meet all of the following minimum hardware requirements:
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. |
| On-device AI | Some Windows 11 PCs ship with advanced silicon that includes an NPU capable of 40+ TOPS but do not meet all Copilot+ PC hardware requirements. For example, devices with fewer than 16 GB of RAM or lower storage configurations are not Copilot+ PCs. These devices still support Windows 11 features and can enable compatible first- and third-party apps to run AI workloads locally on the device, offering improved responsiveness and lower latency. However, to access unique Copilot+ PC experiences, like improved Windows search and Click to Do, you'll need a PC that meets all Copilot+ PC hardware requirements listed above. |
| 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.
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Unique Copilot+ PC featuresCopilot+ 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. Storage requirements depend on your device’s configuration and the apps or updates installed. Some Copilot+ PC features may require additional hardware and availability may vary by region and device. |
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| Agent in Settings | Available now on Copilot+ PCs. Supported languages are Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. |
| Automatic super resolution | This feature works with a curated set of games and is available on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors. |
| Click to Do | Available image and text actions vary by device, region, language, and character set. Subscription required for some actions. |
| Improved Windows search | This feature 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). |
| Paint: Cocreator | This feature is 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 | This feature is 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 | This feature is available only on Copilot+ PCs. |
| Paint: Sticker generator | This feature is 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 | This feature is 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 | This feature is available on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors. |
| Photos: Restyle image | This feature is 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 | This feature is available only on Copilot+ PCs. |
| Recall (preview) | This feature 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 | This feature is available only on Copilot+ PCs. |
| Voice Access: Flexible commands | This feature supports multiple languages; some features only available in English. |
| Windows Studio Effects | This feature requires a compatible camera; available effects vary by device. |
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Windows 11 features and system requirementsSome 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. |
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| 5G support | This feature requires 5G capable modem where available. |
| Auto HDR | This feature requires an HDR monitor. |
| BitLocker to Go | This feature requires a USB flash drive (available in Windows Pro and above editions). |
| Client Hyper-V | This feature requires a processor with second level address translation (SLAT) capabilities (available in Windows Pro and above editions). |
| DirectStorage | This feature 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 | This feature is available with supported games and graphics chips. |
| Microsoft Teams | This feature requires a video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). |
| Multiple Voice Assistant (MVA) | This feature requires a microphone and speaker. |
| Mute/Unmute from Taskbar | This feature requires a video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). App must be compatible with this Windows 11 feature to enable global mute/unmute. |
| Presence | This feature requires an on-device sensor that can detect human distance from device or intent to interact with device. |
| Projection | This feature 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 require a screen that is 1920 effective pixels or greater in width. |
| Spatial Sound | This feature requires supporting hardware and software. |
| Touch | This feature requires a screen or monitor that supports multi-touch. |
| Two-factor Authentication | This feature requires the use of a PIN, biometric (fingerprint reader or illuminated infrared camera), or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities. |
| Voice Typing | This feature requires a PC with a microphone. |
| Wake on Voice | This feature requires a Modern Standby power model and microphone. |
| Wi-Fi 6E | This feature requires new WLAN IHV hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router. |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Windows 11 version 24H2 or later is required with a Wi-Fi 7 capable network adapter and compatible drivers. Full functionality (Multi-Link Operation, 320 MHz channels, and WPA3 security) requires a Wi-Fi 7 router or access point. |
| Windows Hello | Hardware dependent. |
| 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 | This 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. |
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Feature deprecationsWhen 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: |
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| Desktop wallpaper | This feature 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 | This feature for organizations to deliver customized Start and Taskbar experiences are limited:
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| Math Input Panel | This feature 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 | This feature 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. Download the latest OneNote app for Windows. |
| Quick Status | This feature, from the Lockscreen and associated settings, is removed. |