System requirements for Windows 11

Windows 11 Home

Windows 11 is the one place for it all. With a fresh new feel and tools that make it easier to be efficient, it has what you need for whatever’s next.​

Get a fresh perspective.
Less chaos, more calm. The refreshed design of Windows 11 enables you to do what you want effortlessly.

Advanced security.
Biometric logins**. Encrypted authentication. And, of course, advanced antivirus defenses. Everything you need, plus more, to protect you against the latest cyberthreats.

Your desktop, decluttered.
Make the most of your screen space with snap layouts, desktops, and seamless redocking.

What you need—when and where you need it.
Widgets makes staying up-to-date with the content you love and the news you care about, simple.

Life's better together
Stay in touch with friends and family with Microsoft Teams, which can be seamlessly integrated into your taskbar*

Playtime. Anytime.
Play the latest games with graphics that rival reality. DirectX 12 Ultimate comes ready to maximize your hardware.**

*Feature and app availability may vary by region, and some features require specific hardware.
**Hardware dependent

This version is designed for PCs that need a new license for Windows and meet the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. If your PC is running Windows 10 and you are unable to use Windows Update to install the free upgrade to Windows 11, you will not be able to install this version of Windows 11.



General

Licensmodel
ESD (Electronic Software Download)