Hardware check for Windows 11: Microsoft installed test tool now automatically

Windows 11 increases the hardware requirements noticeably.This means that not all devices that run today with Windows 10 will also work with Windows 11.In a study, the Lansweeper company examined around 30 million PCs for suitability with Windows 11.The bitter result: Millions of PCs do not meet the hardware requirements.

The biggest hurdle seems to be a compatible CPU that is missing over 55 percent of the PCs examined.After that, missing TPMs and too little RAM prove to be further stumbling blocks for a Windows 11-update.

Hardware-Check für Windows 11: Microsoft installiert Prüf-Tool jetzt automatisch

But what is the situation with your hardware?There are various options for a quick computer check.We like the open source tool Whynotwin11.You just have to start the portable program, then it shows a detailed overview.

Show green entries when the components for Windows 11 are fit.Red entries stand for areas in which the system requirements for Windows 11 are not met.Orange fields with question marks symbolize possible incompatibilities.This is currently particularly important for entries around processors.