Windows 11 System Requirements and Release Date

Many people were caught off guard when they heard the Windows 11 news. That's because Windows had been calling Windows 10 its "last operating system." However, Windows didn't keep its word, and on June 24, 2021, it officially announced its new operating system, Windows 11. Codenamed "Sun Valley," Windows 11 has won praise from many users for its much more modern and stylish interface, but it also brought a lot of questions along with it.

So, without wasting any time, let's take a look at everything people want to know about Windows 11:

When Will Windows 11 Come Out?

It's not yet clear when Windows 11 will launch as a full release. However, according to Windows, it's expected to arrive in "Summer 2021." There are a few things you can do before Windows 11 launches. The first is checking whether your computer is compatible with the Windows 11 operating system.

How Do You Run a Windows 11 Compatibility Check?

With its modern interface and a client that supports advanced gaming modes, Windows 11 already seems to have won plenty of people over. However, since Windows 11 only supports 64-bit operating systems, most people are asking one question: "Does my computer support Windows 11?"

There are 2 ways to find out whether your computer supports Windows 11. The first is:

Checking Windows 11 Compatibility Through Settings

1. Open Settings.
2. Click the System menu.
3. Click About.
4. Under the Device specifications section, check your processor's brand and model.
5. Confirm that the system type reads "64-bit operating system, x64-based processor"
6. If you have an Intel processor and want to check Windows 11 compatibility, you can check here.
7. If you have an AMD processor and want to check Windows 11 compatibility, you can check here.

Checking with the Windows 11 Compatibility Check Tool

Another way to find out whether your computer is compatible with Windows 11 is to download Microsoft's PC Health Check program and test your device with it. This program will run the necessary analysis for you if your computer is compatible with Windows 11.

What Are the Windows 11 System Requirements?

Minimum system requirements

• Processor: 1 GHz or faster, 2 or more cores, on a compatible 64-bit processor.
• Memory: 4 GB RAM.
• Storage / Free space: at least 64 GB of free storage space.
• Graphics card: DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x.
• Display: a monitor at least 9 inches in size with HD resolution.