How to check if your device meets Windows 11 system requirements after changing device hardware (2024)

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How to check if your device meets Windows 11 system requirements after changing device hardware? ›

This error means the current computer is not officially supported by Windows 11 because of missing hardware component such as CPU, Secure Boot or TPM 2.0.

This error means the current computer is not officially supported by Windows 11 because of missing hardware component such as CPU, Secure Boot or TPM 2.0.

Sign in to Microsoft Intune admin center and go to Devices > Monitor > Setting compliance. This setting has a name of Is active in the Setting column. For more information about this and related compliance status views, see Monitor device compliance.

How do I find my computer specs using Run command? In Windows 10 or Windows 11, press the 'Windows' key and 'R' simultaneously. The Run box will appear — type 'msinfo32' and press 'Enter. ' This is a shortcut to get to the 'System Information' app where you'll find details about your PC and operating system.

If your computer does not meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11, it may be related to hardware components like the CPU, TPM 2.0, or Secure Boot. These specifications are crucial for security and performance.

Here is what Microsoft requires—at a minimum—for memory, storage, main processor, and graphics processor: At least 4GB of system memory (RAM). At least 64GB of available storage. One of Windows 11's officially approved processors (CPUs), currently found on three lists for AMD models, Intel models, and Qualcomm models.

The system said that my PC was not compatible for Windows 11. This may be because Windows 11 has some new hardware requirements, such as TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. Many older PCs do not have TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled by default. You can try to enable these features in the BIOS.

For Windows 10 and 11, you'll need to click the Windows Start icon, then Settings (gear icon), click About, followed by Device Specifications if on Windows 11.

How do I diagnose hardware problems in Windows 11? ›

To access the Windows troubleshooters, click on the Settings icon. When the Settings page opens, select the System tab. Then, scroll through the list of options until you locate the Troubleshoot option. Click on Troubleshoot to open the Troubleshoot page.

Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Activation > Change Product Key, then enter the product key. If you installed a retail copy of Windows 11 on your device using a Windows 11 product key and then made hardware changes, follow this same process using your Windows 11 product key.

If you are unsure if your device meets the Windows 11 minimum system requirements and have Windows 10 already installed, you can download the PC Health Check app, which will assess eligibility and identify components of your device that don't meet the minimum requirements.

Find Out How Much RAM You Have

Whether you're still on Windows 10 or have since upgraded to Windows 11, checking your RAM is easy. Open Settings > System > About and move to the Device Specifications section. You should see a line named "Installed RAM" that will be able to tell you how much you currently have.

Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc, then select Performance > CPU. To use Resource Monitor, search for Resource Monitor and open the CPU tab. Or, search Windows for Performance Monitor and then select Performance Monitor.