How can I get my PC ready to run Windows 11?
Microsoft has officially unveiled the next version of Windows, hailing its new, simpler design as helping bring users closer to the things they love. Windows 11 has been given a complete redesign, compared to previous generations with new app icons, more translucent windows, and a simpler Start menu now moved to the centre of the screen. It should be compatible with most PCs on the market, and you can download Microsofts PC Health Check to see if it will work on your computer. The freshest exclusives and sharpest analysis, curated for your inbox Email address is invalid Thank you for subscribing! Sorry, there was a problem with your subscription. Heres what you need to know about installing Windows 11 on your PC. pic.twitter.com/mBgyepTxKz  The Everborn (@EverbornSaga) June 25, 2021  To run it you need a 64-bit CPU (or SoC), 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. This marks the end of Windows support for older 32-bit hardware platforms, even though it will continue to run 32-bit software. The fastest way to find out if your system can handle Windows 11 is to download Microsofts PC Health App by clicking here, which will automatically tell you if your specs and settings are ready for the new OS. You need to make sure that a setting in the UEFI/BIOS is flicked on. The setting in question is actually listed in the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, which are:  Processor 1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)  Memory 4 GB RAM  Storage 64 GB or larger storage device  System firmware UEFI, Secure Boot capable  TPM Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0  Graphics card DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x  Display >9 with HD Resolution (720p)  Internet connection Microsoft account and internet connectivity required for setup for Windows 11 Home  The TPM requirement could cause a problem, but only because it is typically turned off by default. To resolve this issue, you just need to jump into the UEFI/BIOS  generally by hitting [Del] as your machine boots and switching it on. Different manufacturers hide it in different places, for example, on a Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master motherboard, it could be found by selecting Settings -> Miscellaneous -> Trusted Computing 2.0 and switching the Security Device Support to Enable. On an MSI motherboard, there are similar steps: Advanced Settings > Security > Trusted Computing. Make sure to save the settings and reboot your machine, then its likely your PC will be compatible with the software.