Windows 11 System Requirements (Full Checklist)
Everything you need to run Windows 11 — processor, RAM, storage, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot — with a quick compatibility check.
Last updated · January 2026
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Before installing Windows 11, confirm your PC meets the minimum requirements. The two most common blockers are TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.
01Minimum requirements
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster, 2+ cores, compatible 64-bit CPU
- RAM: 4 GB or more
- Storage: 64 GB or larger
- Firmware: UEFI with Secure Boot capable
- TPM: version 2.0
- Graphics: DirectX 12 / WDDM 2.0
- Display: 720p or higher, 9”+ screen
02Check compatibility
03TPM disabled?
Many PCs ship with TPM off. Restart, open BIOS/UEFI (F2/Del), enable Intel PTT or AMD fTPM, save and reboot.
Ready to install? Follow our bootable USB guide.
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