Windows 11: Microsoft has dropped the PC Health Check app. How do you know if your laptop is working with the new operating system

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Microsoft has a tool to help you find out if your device will be able to run Windows 11, but it’s temporarily offline. Here’s how to check another way.

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The new Windows 11 operating system should be compatible with the vast majority of computers on the market, according to a Windows blog published last week.

But if you are planning to upgrade your current PC, we advise you to make sure that the updated operating system will work on your PC. Other than that, you’ll likely need to replace your PC by 2025 as Microsoft phases out Windows 10 over the next several years.

While Microsoft was directing first-time Windows users to download its PC Health Check app to test whether your PC meets the system requirements for Windows 11, several people reported that it didn’t provide enough details as to why their hardware was incompatible. On Monday, the company temporarily removed the tool, and said in a blog post that it plans to process the comments and send them back online sometime before Windows 11 becomes generally available in the fall.

You can still find out if your device will run Windows 11 in another way. Here’s what to do.

Read more: Should you buy a new Windows laptop now, or wait for Windows 11?

How to check if your laptop can run Windows 11

To determine if your current PC will be able to run Windows 11, you can check out this list of system specifications on the Microsoft website, or in the graph below. If your device is compatible, you can download the Windows 11 update for free when it becomes available around the 2021 holiday season. Or, if you’re part of the Windows Insider program, you can download the Insider Preview build now.

System requirements to run Windows 11

Below is the complete list of system requirements for Windows 11, including at least 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a 720p screen larger than 9 inches in diagonal.

Requirements Requirements Windows 11 Processor 1 GHz or faster with two or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system On a 4 GB RAM chip 64 GB storage or larger storage device UEFI Firmware System TPM Trusted Platform Module (TPM) that supports secure boot version 2.0 DirectX 12 compatible graphics card or later with WDDM 2.0 driver HD display (720p) greater than 9 inches diagonally, 8-bit per channel color Internet connection and Microsoft account for Windows 11 Home: Internet connection; Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use for all versions of Windows 11: Internet access to perform updates, download and use certain features; Microsoft account for some features

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