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Check your PC for Windows 11
Free and with no download: in one minute you can see whether your PC meets Microsoft's key requirements.
Will Windows 11 run on your PC?Check in a minute, without a download.
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Why checking now is worthwhile
Windows 11 places higher demands on your PC, above all on the processor, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. The check tests the key points in one minute and shows where you should look for yourself.
14/10/2025
Since then, Windows 10 has no longer received support or security updates from Microsoft.
12/10/2027
Until then, Windows 10 PCs belonging to private customers receive security updates once they have signed up to Microsoft's ESU programme.
What Microsoft requires for Windows 11
And here is how to check for yourself if you want to be sure.
| Item | Minimum | How to check | Does the check test it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Minimum 1 GHz or faster, 2 cores, on Microsoft's list | How to check Settings › System › About, ‘Processor’ line. Whether it is on the list is shown by Microsoft's PC Health Check app. | Does the check test it? Cores yes, list no |
| Memory (RAM) | Minimum 4 GB | How to check Settings › System › About, ‘Installed RAM’ line. | Does the check test it? Yes, approximately |
| Storage | Minimum 64 GB | How to check Shown by the PC Health Check app. | Does the check test it? No |
| System firmware | Minimum UEFI, Secure Boot capable | How to check Windows key + R, msinfo32: ‘BIOS Mode’ shows UEFI, ‘Secure Boot State’ shows On. | Does the check test it? Yes, as a question |
| TPM | Minimum Version 2.0 | How to check Windows key + R, tpm.msc: ‘Specification Version’ shows 2.0. | Does the check test it? Yes, as a question |
| Graphics card | Minimum DirectX 12 or later with a WDDM 2.0 driver | How to check Shown by the PC Health Check app. | Does the check test it? No |
| Display | Minimum HD (720p), larger than 9 inches, 8 bits per colour channel | How to check – | Does the check test it? Yes, on the PC |
| Internet and Microsoft account | Minimum required with Windows 11 Home and Pro (personal use) for the first set-up | How to check – | Does the check test it? No |
Correct as of October 2026. Source: Microsoft, ‘Windows 11 system requirements’
TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot: how to check
Your browser cannot read either of them. With the tools built into Windows, it takes a minute.
Check TPM 2.0
1. Press Windows key + R.
2. Enter tpm.msc and select OK.
3. Under ‘TPM Manufacturer Information’, ‘Specification Version’ shows 2.0.
If Windows reports that no compatible TPM was found, it may simply be switched off.
2. Enter tpm.msc and select OK.
3. Under ‘TPM Manufacturer Information’, ‘Specification Version’ shows 2.0.
If Windows reports that no compatible TPM was found, it may simply be switched off.
Check Secure Boot
1. Press Windows key + R.
2. Enter msinfo32 and select OK.
3. In the System Summary, ‘BIOS Mode’ shows UEFI and ‘Secure Boot State’ shows On.
2. Enter msinfo32 and select OK.
3. In the System Summary, ‘BIOS Mode’ shows UEFI and ‘Secure Boot State’ shows On.
Switched off? Here is how to switch it on
On Windows 10: Settings › Update & Security › Recovery › Restart now, then Troubleshoot › Advanced options › UEFI Firmware Settings › Restart. Where the switches are is explained in your PC manufacturer's manual.
Something missing? Here is what you can do
- TPM or Secure Boot is off: Often both are simply switched off. Switch them on in the UEFI firmware settings and check again.
- Not enough memory or storage: Both can be upgraded on many PCs. Ask your PC manufacturer or a retailer.
- Processor too old: Then your PC is not approved for Windows 11. In this case, Microsoft recommends a new PC.
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Frequently asked questions about the Windows 11 check
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What does the Windows 11 check cost?
Nothing. The check is free and needs neither sign-up nor download.
What happens to my details?
The check runs only in your browser. We do not store your details. If you have agreed to web analytics, we measure how the page is used, as we do on all pages.
How do I check whether my PC has TPM 2.0?
Press the Windows key and R, enter tpm.msc and select OK. Under ‘TPM Manufacturer Information’, ‘Specification Version’ must show 2.0. If Windows reports that no compatible TPM was found, it may simply be switched off.
My PC is not suitable. What now?
If only TPM 2.0 or Secure Boot is missing, you can often switch both on in the UEFI firmware settings. On Windows 10: Settings › Update & Security › Recovery › Restart now, then Troubleshoot › Advanced options › UEFI Firmware Settings › Restart. Where the switches are is explained in your PC manufacturer's manual. If the processor is too old, your PC is not approved for Windows 11. Not sure? Write to us, we are happy to help.
Does the check also work on a phone or Mac?
Yes. On a phone, a Mac or another device, you answer the questions about your PC yourself. It is easiest on the PC that Windows 11 is going to run on: there, the check reads the values itself.
How long will Windows 10 still receive updates?
Support for Windows 10 ended on 14/10/2025. Security updates are now only available through Microsoft's ESU programme, until 12/10/2027 for private customers.
How do I find out which processor my PC has?
Open Settings › System › About. Under ‘Device specifications’, the model is shown next to ‘Processor’. Whether it is on Microsoft's list is shown by the PC Health Check app.
What does the PC Health Check app show?
Microsoft's app checks all requirements on Windows 10 PCs, including processor, graphics card and storage. Windows Update also shows, under Settings › Update & Security › Windows Update, whether your PC is ready for Windows 11.