Check Windows 11 Compatibility for your Windows PC

Windows 11, the next release of Windows, is scheduled for later this year. In this article, I mention the best Windows 11 Compatibility checker tool that tells if the PC supports Windows 11, including Microsoft and third-party alternatives. Windows 11 has somewhat high processor and security requirements, so it is recommended to check compatibility before trying to upgrade.

Windows 11 System Requirements

The system requirements for Windows 11 are as follows:

• A ‘modern’ dual-core, 64-bit processor
• 1GHz clock speed
• 64GB drive
• 4GB RAM
• UEFI, Secure Boot capable
• TPM 2.0
• Greater than a 9-inch screen with HD Resolution (1366×768 equivalent)
• DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x 
• TPM 2.0 and Secure boot

If you’re unsure whether your PC passes the compatibility check, these tools are helpful.

PC Health Checkup app from Microsoft – the best tool to check Windows 11 Compatibility

Microsoft has provided a tool called the PC Health Checkup app to check PC compatibility. Initially released in June 2021, Microsoft took it down for a while as the initial release did not indicate what was incompatible. Microsoft acknowledged that they missed an opportunity in the opening, and the new tool identifies exactly what is missing on your device. You can get the same from here:

Download PC health Check tool from Microsoft

WhyNotWin11

WhyNotWin11 is another excellent 3rd party tool developed by an Independent Developer. It was one of the earliest tools and still my pick of choice. The best part is that this tool is open-source on GitHub.

Download WhyNotWin11 from Github

To conclude, these tools help you check Windows 11 compatibility, indicating whether your PC is suitable for running Windows 11 or not, with ease.

Also, check this article on how to create an Installation media for Windows 11.