Windows 11, officially released on October 5, 2021, represents a significant evolution from its predecessor, Windows 10. It introduces a refreshed user interface with rounded corners, updated fonts, and a consistent design across elements such as the Start menu, Taskbar, Notifications, Settings, and File Explorer.
Aside from the initial 21H2 version, the operating system has undergone several major updates:
- Version 22H2: Rolled out in 2022.
- Version 23H2: Released in 2023.
- Version 24H2: Launched on October 1, 2024, with build 26100.
- Version 25H2: Launched on September 30, 2025, with build 26200.
This section will contain all Windows 11-related articles, including news, tutorials, editorials, and reviews.
Details
- OS: Windows 11
- Current version: 25H2
- Build: 26200
- Release date: September 30, 2025
- End of support: October 12, 2027
System requirements
- Processor: 1GHz or faster CPU or System on a Chip (SoC) with two or more cores.
- RAM: 4GB.
- Hard drive: 64GB or larger.
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Graphics: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
- Display resolution: High-definition (720p) display greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel.
- Networking: Microsoft account and internet connection.
While these are the standard requirements, you can still upgrade a computer with unsupported hardware to Windows 11. However, the device must meet some basic hardware criteria, including a 64-bit processor with at least two cores and the POPCNT instruction, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and TPM 1.2.