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Windows 11

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Windows 11 is the current major release of Microsoft's Windows NT operating system, released on October 5, 2021, as the successor to Windows 10 (2015). It is available as a free upgrade for devices running Windows 10 that meet its system requirements. The Windows Server counterpart, Server 2025, was released in 2024. Windows 11 is the first major version of Windows without a corresponding mobile edition, following the discontinuation of Windows 10 Mobile and is implemented to mobile devices with different form factors, screen sizes and CPU architectures (including tablets and handheld game consoles with smaller screen sizes) as a unified edition of Windows. As of October 14, 2025, Windows 11 is the only fully supported consumer-oriented version of Windows since Windows 1.0. Windows 11 introduced a redesigned Windows shell influenced by elements of the canceled Windows 10X project, including a centered Start menu, a separate "Widgets" panel replacing live tiles, and new window management features. It also incorporates gaming technologies from the Xbox Series X and Series S, such as Auto HDR and DirectStorage on supported hardware. The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge remains the default web browser, replacing Internet Explorer, while Microsoft Teams is integrated into the interface. Microsoft also expanded support for third-party applications in the Microsoft Store, including limited compatibility with Android apps through a partnership with the Amazon Appstore. Windows 11 introduced significantly higher system requirements than typical operating system upgrades, which Microsoft attributed to security considerations. The operating system requires features such as UEFI, Secure Boot, and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Official support is limited to devices with an eighth-generation Intel Core or newer processor, a second-generation AMD Ryzen or newer processor, or a Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 or later system-on-chip. These restrictions exclude a substantial number of systems, prompting criticism from users and media. While installation on unsupported hardware is technically possible, Microsoft does not guarantee access to updates or support. Windows 11 also ends support for all 32-bit processors, running only on x86-64 and ARM64 architectures. Windows 11 received mixed reviews upon its release. Pre-launch discussion focused on its increased hardware requirements, with debate over whether these changes were primarily motivated by security improvements or to encourage users to purchase newer devices. The operating system was generally praised for its updated visual design, improved window management, and enhanced security features. However, critics pointed to changes in the user interface, such as limitations on taskbar customization and difficulties in changing default applications, as steps back from Windows 10. In June 2025, Windows 11 surpassed Windows 10 as the most installed version of Windows worldwide. As of November 2025, Windows 11 is the most used version of Windows, accounting for 54% of the worldwide market share, while its predecessor Windows 10 holds 43%, and Windows 7 holds 3%. Windows 11 is the most-used traditional PC operating system, with a 38% share of users.

Infobox

Developer
Microsoft
Written in
mw- C, C , C#, Rust, Assembly
OS family
Microsoft Windows
Source model
Closed-sourceSource-available (through Shared Source Initiative)Some components open source
Released tomanufacturing
June 24, 2021; 4 years ago (2021-06-24)
Generalavailability
October 5, 2021; 4 years ago (2021-10-05)
Latest release
25H2 (10.0.26200.7462) (December 9, 2025; 1 day ago (2025-12-09)) [±]
Latest preview
Release Preview Channel: 25H2 (10.0.26200.7462) (December 9, 2025; 1 day ago (2025-12-09)) [±]Beta Channel: 25H2 (10.0.26220.7344) (December 5, 2025; 5 days ago (2025-12-05)) [±]Dev Channel: 25H2 (10.0.26220.7344) (December 5, 2025; 5 days ago (2025-12-05)) [±]Canary Channel: 10.0.28000.1340 (December 9, 2025; 1 day ago (2025-12-09)) [±]
Marketing target
Personal computing
Available in
88 languages
Update method
Windows Update
Package manager
exe, APPX, appxbundle
Supported platforms
x86-64, ARM64
Kernel type
Hybrid (Windows NT kernel)
Userland
Native APIWindows API.NET FrameworkUniversal Windows PlatformWindows Subsystem for Linux
Defaultuser interface
Windows shell (graphical)
License
Proprietary
Preceded by
Windows 10 (2015)
Official website
Windows 11

Tables

mw- Windows 11 versionsvte · Updates and support › Versions
LTSC
LTSC
Version
GAC
Codename
LTSC
Education,Enterprise,IoT Enterprise
Education,Enterprise,IoT Enterprise
Version
Home, Pro, SE,Pro Education,Pro for Workstations
Codename
Education,Enterprise,IoT Enterprise
Marketing name
Enterprise
Build
IoT Enterprise
Sun Valley
Sun Valley
Version
21H2
Codename
Sun Valley
Marketing name
—
Build
22000
Release date
October 5, 2021
Supported until (and support status by color)
October 10, 2023
Supported until (and support status by color)
October 8, 2024
Supported until (and support status by color)
—
Sun Valley 2
Sun Valley 2
Version
22H2
Codename
Sun Valley 2
Marketing name
2022 Update
Build
22621
Release date
September 20, 2022
Supported until (and support status by color)
October 8, 2024
Supported until (and support status by color)
October 14, 2025
Sun Valley 3
Sun Valley 3
Version
23H2
Codename
Sun Valley 3
Marketing name
2023 Update
Build
22631
Release date
October 31, 2023
Supported until (and support status by color)
November 11, 2025
Supported until (and support status by color)
November 10, 2026
Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley
Version
24H2
Codename
Hudson Valley
Marketing name
2024 Update
Build
26100
Release date
October 1, 2024
Supported until (and support status by color)
October 13, 2026
Supported until (and support status by color)
October 12, 2027
Supported until (and support status by color)
October 9, 2029
Supported until (and support status by color)
October 10, 2034
—
—
Version
25H2
Codename
—
Marketing name
2025 Update
Build
26200
Release date
September 30, 2025
Supported until (and support status by color)
October 12, 2027
Supported until (and support status by color)
October 10, 2028
Supported until (and support status by color)
—
—
—
Version
26H1
Codename
—
Marketing name
28000
Build
Early 2026
Release date
TBA
Version
Codename
Marketing name
Build
Release date
Supported until (and support status by color)
GAC
LTSC
Home, Pro, SE,Pro Education,Pro for Workstations
Education,Enterprise,IoT Enterprise
Enterprise
IoT Enterprise
21H2
Sun Valley
—
22000
October 5, 2021
October 10, 2023
October 8, 2024
—
22H2
Sun Valley 2
2022 Update
22621
September 20, 2022
October 8, 2024
October 14, 2025
23H2
Sun Valley 3
2023 Update
22631
October 31, 2023
November 11, 2025
November 10, 2026
24H2
Hudson Valley
2024 Update
26100
October 1, 2024
October 13, 2026
October 12, 2027
October 9, 2029
October 10, 2034
25H2
—
2025 Update
26200
September 30, 2025
October 12, 2027
October 10, 2028
—
26H1
—
28000
Early 2026
TBA
Legend: .mw- Unsupported version Old version, still maintained Latest version Preview version
Notes: }.mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- General Availability Channel. Long-Term Servicing Channel. Five updates were released:"Moment 1" with build 22621.675 on October 18, 2022"Moment 2" with build 22621.1344 on February 28, 2023"Moment 3" with build 22621.1778 on May 24, 2023"Moment 4" with build 22621.2361 on September 26, 2023"Moment 5" with build 22621.3235 on February 29, 2024. An update codenamed "Moment 5" was released with build 22631.3235 on February 29, 2024. Generally available for Copilot+ PCs from June 15, 2024. Mainstream support until October 9, 2029. Only available to devices with certain silicon. Windows 11 builds that have this color have reached their expiration dates and are no longer supported by Microsoft. Windows 11 builds that have this color are no longer the latest version of Windows 11, but are still supported by Microsoft. Windows 11 builds that have this color are the latest (by SKU) public version of Windows 11. Windows 11 builds that have this color are Insider Preview builds, and are not the latest public version.
Hardware requirements for Windows 11[125][152][153](excludes IoT Enterprise version 24H2 editions) · System requirements
Processor
Processor
Component
Processor
Minimum
A compatible 64-bit processor (x86-64 or ARM64) with at least 1 GHz clock rate and at least 2 processor cores
Memory (RAM)
Memory (RAM)
Component
Memory (RAM)
Minimum
At least 4 GB
Storage space
Storage space
Component
Storage space
Minimum
At least 64 GB
System firmware
System firmware
Component
System firmware
Minimum
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
Security
Security
Component
Security
Minimum
Secure Boot (recommended and required to be available, but does not need to be enabled)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Component
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Graphics card
Graphics card
Component
Graphics card
Minimum
Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display
Display
Component
Display
Minimum
High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9" diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts
Component
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts
Minimum
Internet connection and Microsoft account required to complete first-time setup on Home and Pro (for personal use) editions.
Component
Minimum
Processor
A compatible 64-bit processor (x86-64 or ARM64) with at least 1 GHz clock rate and at least 2 processor cores
Memory (RAM)
At least 4 GB
Storage space
At least 64 GB
System firmware
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
Security
Secure Boot (recommended and required to be available, but does not need to be enabled)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Graphics card
Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display
High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9" diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts
Internet connection and Microsoft account required to complete first-time setup on Home and Pro (for personal use) editions.
Additional requirements for optional functionality · System requirements
5G support
5G support
Feature
5G support
Requirements
5G capable modem
Auto HDR
Auto HDR
Feature
Auto HDR
Requirements
HDR capable monitor
Biometric authentication and Windows Hello
Biometric authentication and Windows Hello
Feature
Biometric authentication and Windows Hello
Requirements
Illuminated infrared camera or fingerprint reader
BitLocker to Go
BitLocker to Go
Feature
BitLocker to Go
Requirements
USB flash drive (available in Windows 11 Pro and higher editions)
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
Feature
Hyper-V
Requirements
Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) (available in Windows 11 Pro and higher editions)
DirectStorage
DirectStorage
Feature
DirectStorage
Requirements
NVMe Solid-state drive
DirectX 12 Ultimate
DirectX 12 Ultimate
Feature
DirectX 12 Ultimate
Requirements
Available with supported games and graphics cards
Spatial sound
Spatial sound
Feature
Spatial sound
Requirements
Supporting hardware and software
Two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication
Feature
Two-factor authentication
Requirements
Use of PIN, biometric authentication, or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities
Speech recognition
Speech recognition
Feature
Speech recognition
Requirements
Microphone
Wi-Fi 6E support
Wi-Fi 6E support
Feature
Wi-Fi 6E support
Requirements
New WLAN IHV hardware and driver, Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router
Windows Projection
Windows Projection
Feature
Windows Projection
Requirements
Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct, WDDM 2.0
Feature
Requirements
5G support
5G capable modem
Auto HDR
HDR capable monitor
Biometric authentication and Windows Hello
Illuminated infrared camera or fingerprint reader
BitLocker to Go
USB flash drive (available in Windows 11 Pro and higher editions)
Hyper-V
Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) (available in Windows 11 Pro and higher editions)
DirectStorage
NVMe Solid-state drive
DirectX 12 Ultimate
Available with supported games and graphics cards
Spatial sound
Supporting hardware and software
Two-factor authentication
Use of PIN, biometric authentication, or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities
Speech recognition
Microphone
Wi-Fi 6E support
New WLAN IHV hardware and driver, Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router
Windows Projection
Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct, WDDM 2.0
Hardware requirements for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise version 24H2 editions[124][144] · System requirements › IoT Enterprise editions
Processor
Processor
Component
Processor
Minimum
A 64-bit processor (x86-64 v2 or ARMv8.1) with at least 1 GHz clock rate and at least 2 processor cores.
Memory (RAM)
Memory (RAM)
Component
Memory (RAM)
Minimum
LTSC: At least 2 GBNon-LTSC: At least 4 GB
Storage space
Storage space
Component
Storage space
Minimum
LTSC: At least 16 GBNon-LTSC: At least 64 GB
System firmware
System firmware
Component
System firmware
Minimum
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
Security
Security
Component
Security
Minimum
Optional
Graphics card
Graphics card
Component
Graphics card
Minimum
Compatible with DirectX 10/Not required
Display
Display
Component
Display
Minimum
Optional
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts
Component
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts
Minimum
Not required
Component
Minimum
Processor
A 64-bit processor (x86-64 v2 or ARMv8.1) with at least 1 GHz clock rate and at least 2 processor cores.
Memory (RAM)
LTSC: At least 2 GBNon-LTSC: At least 4 GB
Storage space
LTSC: At least 16 GBNon-LTSC: At least 64 GB
System firmware
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
Security
Optional
Graphics card
Compatible with DirectX 10/Not required
Display
Optional
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts
Not required
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Preceded byWindows 10
Windows 11 2021
Succeeded byTBA

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