Windows 11 PC Health Check app is now available to everyone

As we approach the Windows 11 release date – which is set for October 5 – Microsoft now makes it easier for anyone to check if their PC supports Windows 11. The PC Health Check app, previously available to Windows Insiders , can now be downloaded. by anyone. If you’re not sure if your PC will be able to run Windows 11, running the new PC Health Check app is probably the easiest way to make sure.

Microsoft originally released the PC Health Check app when it first announced Windows 11, but due to controversies over system requirements, it ended up temporarily removing the app. At the end of last month, it announced an update to its list of supported processors and re-released the app. However, only people who are registered with the Windows Insider program can download it to check if their PC is compatible.

If you are not familiar with the system requirements for Windows 11, here is the general rundown: you need a 64-bit processor with at least two cores and a clock speed of 1 GHz, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. You’ll also need TPM 2.0, a feature that has been included in standard laptops and desktops for a few years, but which may not be enabled if you have a custom PC. There are a few other requirements, but they should be met by the majority of devices that already meet the above requirements.

However, the CPU requirements mentioned above are somewhat meaningless in the end. This is because Microsoft has a list of approved processors for Windows 11, and many processors that meet the above requirements are not included. If you want to upgrade to Windows 11, compatible processors include 8th Generation Intel processors and 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen processors (based on the Zen + architecture) or later. A handful of 7th generation Intel processors are also supported, including the Core X, Xeon W, and Core i7-7820HQ series. As for ARM-based laptops, you’ll need a Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 or newer chip, including Microsoft’s SQ processors.

If you don’t mind checking all of this yourself, you can now download the PC Health Check app to see if your PC is ready for Windows 11. Or check out our list of PCs that will support the upgrade from Windows 11 if that sounds Easier.