Switching a device out of Windows 10 in S mode also requires internet connectivity. If you are running a different edition of Windows in S mode, you will need to first switch out of S mode prior to upgrading. S mode is only supported on the Home edition of Windows 11. Operating system requirementsĮligible Windows 10 devices must be on version 2004 or later, and have installed the Septemsecurity update or later, to upgrade directly to Windows 11.
For more information, see Windows 11 specifications.Īlso see Update on Windows 11 minimum system requirements.įor information about tools to evaluate readiness, see Determine eligibility. * There might be more requirements over time for updates, and to enable specific features within the operating system.
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Windows 11 is also supported on a virtual machine (VM). This article lists the system requirements for Windows 11.