Day: November 14, 2021

There are a couple of extra steps you’ll need to take before installing Microsoft’s new OS. We’ll show you what to do.

But there are a few catches to downloading the new operating system. For starters, Microsoft is using a phased rollout for Windows 11. And before you download, you’ll need a Wi-Fi connection and a Windows 11 Home account. Fortunately, Windows 10 users can upgrade for free (here’s how to get Windows 10 first so you can download Windows 11). But if you’re setting up a Windows 11 Home account — which most people using it on a personal device will be — there are a few extra steps you’ll have to take before accessing the new features.   

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/want-to-download-windows-11-youll-need-these-two-things-first/

If you aren’t going to be able to download Windows 11 on your device, and don’t want to buy a new Windows 11 PC, Microsoft will still support Windows 10 through October 2025. And the tool that allows many people to download Windows 10 for free still works. 

The reasons for the strict Windows 11 minimum system requirements are performance- and security-based, according to Microsoft. The company’s testing found that devices that did not meet minimum requirements experienced 52% more kernel mode crashes, aka the blue screen of death. These requirements are also in line with those for core applications people use for video conferencing, working and gaming, the post said.

Windows 11 is out now, and Microsoft will be rolling out free upgrade offers to existing Windows 10 users through mid-2022 — assuming you have the right hardware for the job, that is. That’s right, Windows 11 does have some minimum system requirements. 

So if your machine doesn’t have all the right hardware, you’re going to be stuck with plain-old Windows 10 for the foreseeable future. In case you are wondering whether your machine has what it takes, here’s how you can check.

Windows 11 system requirements

As PC gamers will be very aware, there’s a big difference between the minimum system requirements needed to run software, and recommended specs you’ll need to run things smoothly. But here’s what you absolutely need to run Windows 11. Sponsored LinksVideo from our partnersBrought to you by TaboolaAmazon Has Millions of Prime Subscribers — But Few Know About This Savings TrickCapital One Shopping

• CPU: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 64GB of larger
• 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: High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
• Internet: Windows 11 Home edition requires internet connectivity and a Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use.

https://www.tomsguide.com/news/windows-11-system-requirements