Microsoft has set the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, and is facing initial criticism for not adopting Intel 7 GenCore and AMD Zen1. The seventh core generation and now the Surface Studio 2 have some exceptions, but the first Zen generation is left out.

In late June, Microsoft announced that it wanted to test the compatibility of the seventh generation Intel Core and AMD Zen1. Because Insider Preview currently offers systems that are not compatible with later architectures to install the final Windows 11. This exam phase is now complete, as is a new post Windows Insider Blog Can be found.

Intel Core X and Intel Zion W are allowed

Today Microsoft is making some minor changes to the Windows 11 system requirements, but most of the original requirements are kept broad. This includes selected ones 64-bit processors, At least 4 GB RAM, at least 64 GB memory, UEFI secure boot, TPM 2.0. However, Microsoft has identified a range of PC systems that can cope with the new operating system, even older processors. In detail, the following CPUs from the seventh generation Intel Core are:

• Usually Intel Core X and Intel Zion W
• Obviously the Intel Core i7-7820HQ

Surface Studio 2 gets Windows 11

Core i7-7820HQ only supports devices powered by modern drivers based on the principles of “Declarative, Compatible, and Hardware Support Apps (DCH)”. It also includes the company’s own Surface Studio 2, which was introduced in October 2018 and has not been updated since.

AMD Zen 1 left

Microsoft first rejected the first-generation AMD Zen. The decision was made after a careful analysis of the processors in collaboration with AMD. Together they decided that there would be no more additions to the list of Windows 11 compatible processors. One reason for this is that only supported processors support DCH driver from OEM and IHV (Independent Hardware Vendor).

Manual installation is still possible

In the case of hardware that is not officially compatible with the update to Windows 11, an installation is possible by keeping an insider preview or manually creating a new installation medium or using it to install the operating system. Sites that have a good relationship with Microsoft are usually reported today, ie The Verge, ZDNet And തുരോട്ട്. However, this option is not yet official.

The new PC Health Check App is planned

In the coming weeks, Microsoft plans to release a new version of the PC Health Check application that will identify newly added Intel CPUs and mark them as compatible. A new preview version is already available today, showing more details about system compatibility and is intended to provide assistance via links to Microsoft’s help pages. The new application is compatible with 64- and 32-bit versions of Windows, Windows in ARM, and PCs with Windows 10 in S mode.

Windows 10 will be supported until October 14, 2025

Microsoft confirms support for Windows 10 Home and Pro until October 14, 2025. The next feature update for the operating system will appear at the end of the year, followed by the Windows 11 vacation.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.168

If you want to test Windows 11 now, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.168, published today, can be installed on God and the new beta channel. The new build provides more support languages ​​for Microsoft team chat and a newer Microsoft 365 widget. Microsoft now recommends switching to a beta channel for users who are currently on the Dev channel, but who want to try a more stable version.