Many specialists recommend keeping the operating system of computers and laptops updated, since they have, in theory, improvements in the security and compatibility sections.
Whenever there is a new version of a OS we have many doubts, because sometimes they are not compatible with all the software that you use in the previous version. Because Windows 10 is still widely used in the world, Microsoft announced the deadline in which the operating system will work and in this note we will tell you about it.
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The feature is being tested in the latest builds of the Windows Insider Program. Photo: composition/The Republic
The first thing to clarify is that Windows 10 will continue to be compatible and functional until October 14, 2025, so users and software developers will have plenty of time before Windows 11 is imposed as a mandatory system.
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What is the downside of not upgrading to Windows 11?
Although windows 10 does not currently have security problems, it is very likely that new software updates developed by studios and technology companies are no longer designed for that version and only focus on Windows 11.
That is, progressively, many programs will no longer have support or updates for Windows 10, avoiding improvements to the computer.
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What are the minimum requirements for Windows 11?
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more 64-bit compatible cores.
- RAM: 4GB.
- Storage: 64GB or more.
- Graphic card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot supported.
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Screen: high definition (720p) over 9 inches.
How to check if your computer is compatible with Windows 11?
For this purpose, microsoft has made available to users the PC Health Check application, a free tool that you can download through this link. Through it you can easily find out what requirements your machine meets and which ones it doesn’t.