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In this articleWe have continued our compatible by design approach from Windows 10 to Windows 11, through our multiple efforts across validation, discovery and partner outreach. Based on these efforts, we have a positive signal of the continued compatibility with Windows 11, to the same standard as Windows 10. For cases where changes may cause a compatibility issues, the App Assure program provides the necessary support to ensure that our commercial customers can upgrade safely. In addition to App Assure, Test Base for Microsoft 365 enables our partners to onboard apps to a managed environment and validate. We recommend that all our partners continue to support the confidence of our shared customers in the new version of Windows by validating that apps are fully functional on Windows 11. The following are a set of guidelines for validation steps specific to the changes made in Windows 11. We will be updating this documentation over time. Hardware and Software RequirementsHardware RequirementsThere are new minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. In order to run Windows 11, devices must meet the hardware specifications. Devices that do not meet the hardware requirements cannot be upgraded to Windows 11.
This article applies if you’ve recently made changes to your device hardware and are trying to upgrade to Windows 11. Hardware changes might affect your upgrade eligibility, though you’ll need to take a few steps to see your updated eligibility in Settings. This article might also apply if messages in the PC Health Check app and the Windows Update page in Settings don’t match. If you recently made any changes to your hardware and want to see if your
computer now meets the requirements for Windows 11, the easiest way to do that is with the PC Health Check app: If you haven't yet, install the PC Health Check app here. Press Windows logo key + S or select Search, type pc health check, and select PC Health Check from the list of results. Select Check now. It can take up to 24 hours for Windows Update to refresh your eligibility info. If your eligibility info is not updating in a timely manner, you can also manually refresh the Windows 11 eligibility assessment using the following steps. Note: Changing your hardware doesn’t necessarily mean your device will be offered Windows 11 immediately. The upgrade will roll out over time to in-market devices based on intelligence models that consider hardware eligibility, reliability metrics, device age, and other factors. We intend to roll the upgrade offer out as quickly as possible, while ensuring a high-quality experience. How to manually refresh Windows 11 eligibility assessmentYou can refresh the Windows 11 eligibility assessment by either using Task Scheduler or running it from an administrator Command Prompt. Refresh using Task Scheduler
Refresh using an administrator Command Prompt
Related topicsUpgrade to Windows 11: FAQ Windows 11 System Requirements Can I upgrade to Windows 11? Ways to install Windows 11 Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements Need more help?How do you check if my Windows 10 can be upgraded to Windows 11?A refreshed experience awaits. Settings. Select the Start button, then click on Settings.. Update & Security. Click on Update & Security.. Windows Update. Select Check for updates to see if your PC can run Windows 11, or if the upgrade is ready for your PC.. How do I check my computer for Windows 11 compatibility?How to check if your device meets Windows 11 system requirements after changing device hardware. If you haven't yet, install the PC Health Check app here.. Press Windows logo key + S or select Search, type pc health check, and select PC Health Check from the list of results.. Select Check now.. Are Windows 10 devices compatible with Windows 11?Eligible Windows 10 devices must be on version 2004 or later, and have installed the September 14, 2021 security update or later, to upgrade directly to Windows 11. S mode is only supported on the Home edition of Windows 11.
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