All about Windows 11: What computers are supported?
Windows 11 is Microsoft's new operating system, which has been available since last October.
It is a novel version intended to replace the very popular 10th edition of the franchise in general. As is to be seen, many are the users who wonder what will be the compatible computers to date.
Official release and premiere of Windows 11
The operating system was successfully announced on June 24, 2021. Even in the midst of a pandemic, it was an announcement that shocked the Internet world. Although it was expected news, nothing compares to the official statement.
Microsoft specified that it is a vastly improved version that will seek to "change the world" by providing better functionality. Even structurally, it is designed with a different vision, leaving behind the classic Windows designs.
For this opportunity, the renowned toolbar will appear centered, similar to the appearance of the image on Android. On the other hand, it has a series of qualities that are summarized in the following points:
Productivity increase.
Incorporation of the "gaming" section.
Microsoft Store as the central axis of work.
Open to work in accordance with a variety of applications and devices.
Details on installing and obtaining the operating system
After its announcement in June of this year, many doubts appeared around the community. Most of them corresponded primarily to the way of obtaining and / or installing the operating system in question.
Given this, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 would be available by the end of 2021, which it fulfilled when it was launched in October. At the same time, it established that its achievement would be free for allowed computers.
Other versions clarified that the new edition of Windows would be installed automatically on computers with Windows 10. However, it is not reliable information verified so far as such.
Is your computer compatible with Windows 11?
Knowing which computer is compatible with Windows 11 may sound like a complicated process, but the reality is different. Microsoft has ruled on the matter because, to date, there are still doubts about the operating system.
In order to clarify the panorama, the company has destined a free application that can be downloaded from its main page. With it, you can perform a deep analysis of the computer and if it is suitable to host Windows 11.
PC Health Check
"PC Health Check" is the name given to the application or software created by Microsoft to solve the situation. It is a type of intuitive program that can be downloaded and installed gradually for free.
At the same time, it is at the service of the user for the analysis of the computer at any time that is required.
The action mechanism is based on checking the availability in terms of features for the installation of Windows 11.
If it is not compatible, the application will immediately produce a report that will warn the user about what happened. In the same way, it will suggest what are the minimum requirements for a computer to be able to excellently process Windows 11 edition.
What are the requirements for a computer?
With Windows 11, Microsoft plans to increase the productivity of its users by a large percentage. Videos and reviews about the operating system have fully endorsed its use, as well as the awesomeness of its features.
Unfortunately, not everyone will have access to it; not without first buying a computer that is suitable for the task. That is why, in addition to the PC Health Check application, there are other methods to identify the minimum installation requirements.
Processor
The first point is to consider the processor of the computer. Those with at least 1 GHz or more will be able to support the functionality that Windows 11 describes. But it also needs to work at 64 bits or, failing that, incorporate a certified chip system (SoC).
RAM
The minimum requirements in this case outlined by Microsoft establish that a RAM of 4 GB will be enough to cope with the process.
However, it must be combined with a processor of the aforementioned characteristics, as well as with an internal storage of 64 GB.
Graphic card
The graphics card is the component of the computer that facilitates the processing of data corresponding to image and video.
Windows 11 is one of the operating systems that most require it, so its incorporation is important. According to Microsoft, it must be compatible with DirectX 12 or WDDM 2.0.
Screen
While it may not seem like a top-of-the-line factor, it actually does play a key role in installing and using Windows 11.
Minimally its dimensions should be around 9 inches and work with a definition of 720 pixels. At the same time, another feature it should contain is an 8-bit per color channel.
Connectivity
There are components of Windows 11 that require a stable Internet connection to take full advantage of it.
Similarly, a Microsoft account will be required to be able to maneuver through the system. Otherwise, productivity will progressively decrease at the time of some work.
Take into account that...
Even when the minimum requirements for Windows 11 to be installed are met, optimal performance is not guaranteed.
Microsoft clarifies that there will be particular applications or tasks that will exceed the aforementioned specifications. In other words, the computer must have other additional properties that can solve some processing inconvenience.