Microsoft unveiled yesterday Windows 11, the new version of its operating system which will be offered free of charge in the form of an update. Check today whether your computer meets all the criteria using the dedicated utility provided by Microsoft.
After several weeks of waiting, Windows 11 was officially presented by Microsoft during a special event. The new operating system of the Redmond giant is intended to be more modern, more open and emphasizes productivity. It benefits from a new interface whose aesthetics are more in line with current codes and introduces a number of features that should considerably improve its daily use. Windows 11, which will be offered for free as an update starting this fall, can be installed and tested starting next week for members of Microsoft’s Insider program.
In the meantime, Microsoft has published online the minimum requirements for its proper functioning. You will need a machine equipped with a 64-bit processor clocked at 1 GHz or more with at least two cores, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of minimum storage space and equipped with a UEFI system compatible with Secure Boot. The machine must also have a graphics chip compatible with DirectX12. Finally, for users of the Home (or Home) version, an Internet connection and a Microsoft account will be required to configure Windows 11.
To make sure your computer meets all of these criteria, Microsoft has released a utility to test your PC for Windows 11 eligibility. Here’s how to use it.
1. Download and install PC Health Check
First, download the free PC Health Check utility provided by Microsoft.
When the download is complete, run the installation file, accept the terms of the license agreement, and click Install.
When the wizard has finished installing the program, click Finish to launch it.
2. Start the test
To check if your computer meets the system requirements for installing Windows 11, click the Check Now button.
PC Health Check should automatically display a pop-up showing the test result. If your machine is not compatible, the tool does not specify the reasons.
However, it seems that Microsoft has decided not to support processors older than 3-4 years. The firm has just published the list of processors on its site Intel and AMD which will be officially compatible with Windows 11.
However, there is no indication at this time that Microsoft’s new operating system will be unable to run on slightly older configurations, with perhaps a somewhat poorer user experience.