Learn the minimum system requirements for running Windows 11 on a PC, such as processor, RAM, storage, firmware, TPM, graphics card, display, and internet connectivity. Find out how to check your upgrade eligibility and switch out of S mode if needed.

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.

Learn how to use the PC Health Check app or manual steps to see if your device meets the requirements for Windows 11 after making changes to your hardware. The upgrade eligibility may take up to 24 hours to update and depends on various factors.

Compare the game’s minimum requirements against the system info for your device to see if your device meets the minimum requirements to play the game.

Check your device performance and health in Windows Security. To help you keep your device secure, Windows Security monitors your device for security issues and provides a health report, which appears on the Device performance & health page.

PC Health Check app helps you check if your device meets Windows 11 system requirements and troubleshoot performance problems. Learn how to open, update, and use the app to improve your device health and upgrade to Windows 11.

A device may not be able to run prior versions of Windows if the device hardware is incompatible, lacking current drivers, or otherwise outside of the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (“OEM”) support period. If you want to run Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 on your PC, here's what it takes.

Learn about the minimum system requirements for Microsoft Teams (free) on your desktop or mobile devices for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac.

TPM 2.0 is required to run Windows 11, as an important building block for security-related features. TPM 2.0 is used in Windows 11 for a number of features, including Windows Hello for identity protection and BitLocker for data protection. In some cases, PCs that are capable of running TPM 2.0 are not set up to do so.

To check which version of DirectX is on your PC using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the Start button and type dxdiag in the search box, then press Enter. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the System tab, then check the DirectX version number under System Information .