BitLocker to Go: requires a USB flash drive.Some features in Windows 11 have requirements beyond the minimum hardware requirements. If you switch out of S mode, you can't switch back to S mode later.

To switch a device out of Windows 10 in S mode also requires internet connectivity.

If you're running a different edition of Windows in S mode, before upgrading to Windows 11, first switch out of S mode.

S mode is only supported on the Home edition of Windows 11.

OS 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.

Windows 11 Home edition requires an internet connection and a Microsoft Account to complete device setup on first use.įor more information, see the following Windows Insider blog post: Update on Windows 11 minimum system requirements.įor more information about tools to evaluate readiness, see Determine eligibility.

Internet connection: Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates, and to download and use some features. TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.ĭisplay: High definition (720p) display, 9' or greater monitor, 8 bits per color channel. System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable. Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2.0 driver. For more information, see Windows 11 specifications.

There might be more storage requirements over time for updates, and to enable specific features within the OS.

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