CPU 1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System-on-Chip (SoC)
Graphics Card Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Display 720p display that's greater than 9 inches diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
System Firmware UEFI, Secure Boot capable
TPM Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Internet Connection Windows 11 Home edition requires internet connectivity and a Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use. Switching a device out of Windows 11 Home in S mode also requires internet connectivity. For all Windows 11 editions, internet access is required to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. A Microsoft account is required for some features.
Windows 11 requires a 1 GHz or faster CPU with 2 or more CPU cores on a 64-bit processor; 4GB of RAM; a 64GB or larger storage device; system firmware that supports UEFI and secure boot; Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0; DirectX 12 compatible graphics; a display greater than 9-inches with a resolution of at least 720p and an internet connection.
We have reached out to Microsoft to clarify if TPM 2.0 is a minimum requirement only for pre-built and laptop OEMs.
Microsoft also noted that "certain features require specific hardware."
The free upgrade isn't a huge surprise. Windows 10 was offered as a free upgrade for a while , and licenses are typically sold to PC and laptop OEMs as well as to businesses.
You can also download and run Microsoft's PC Health Check app to see where you stand. Those who can't upgrade can stay on Windows 10, which will continue to be supported through October 2025.
Not sure if many HW computers can meet the TPM 2.0 requirement.Microsoft said: “Since launching Windows 10 six years ago, a lot of hardware innovation has happened in the PC space. For Windows to move forward and take better advantage of the latest innovations, we need to update the baseline system requirements for modern PCs.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module#TPM_implementationsTime to sit back and wait for the virtual dust to settle (just as some of us did re HW V6.
Rgds,
Ed