Information Technology will be reaching out to departments and employees in April 2025 about devices that have been determined as incompatible with Windows 11. This article is for reference only.
Windows 11 has more rigorous system requirements than Windows 10 did, and many older processors will not be able to support it. Systems older than Windows 10 version 2004, or those with limited hardware resources (less than 64 GB), need to be replaced or upgraded with new hardware to ensure a productive end-user experience. This will typically apply to devices purchases more than 5 years ago.
| System |
Requirement |
| Processor |
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor. |
| RAM |
4 gigabyte (GB). |
| Storage |
64 GB or larger storage device. |
| System firmware |
UEFI, Secure Boot capable. Most modern PCs are capable of Secure Boot (security feature that protects against malware when the computer boots up or starts.) |
| TPM |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Most PCs purchased in the last 5 years are capable of running this version. |
| 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. |
| Internet connection and Microsoft account |
For all Windows 11 editions, internet access is required to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. A Microsoft account is required for some features. |
To verify Windows Processor Requirement visit https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/windows-processor-requirements.
To verify if a device is compatible with secure boot visit https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-and-secure-boot-a8ff1202-c0d9-42f5-940f-843abef64fad.
To verify if TPM can be enabled visit https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enable-tpm-2-0-on-your-pc-1fd5a332-360d-4f46-a1e7-ae6b0c90645c.