Windows 11 System Requirements and How to Upgrade on Personal Devices

System requirements are current as of 7/31/25

If you are looking for how to upgrade a DMU issued computer to Windows 11, please use this link.

This article details System requirements for Windows 11 as well as how to tell if your laptop is Windows 11 compatible and how to upgrade to Windows 11.

Windows 11 System Requirements

Microsoft has published the following requirements.

Processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
Most 8th Gen and later Intel Core Processors are Windows 11 Compatible. RAM 4 gigabytes (GB) Storage 64 GB or larger storage device. See More information on storage space to keep Windows 11 up-to-date for more details. System firmware UEFI, Secure Boot capable. Check here for information on how your PC might be able to meet this requirement. TPM Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Check here for instructions on how your PC might be enabled to meet this requirement. 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.

Can I Upgrade to Windows 11

Microsoft has provided a resource page to help you determine if you can upgrade to Windows 11.

How to Upgrade

If your computer is eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade, you may be able to upgrade using Windows Update in Settings.

Type updates in the search box on your task bar.
Select check for system updates.
Find the Windows 11 update banner.
Click Download and Install.

Alternatively, Microsoft has provided the Windows update assistant Tool that can be downloaded here.

If you need assistance determining if your laptop is Windows 11 compatible, or assistance with updating your compatible laptop, contact the Solutions Hub.