Windows 11 Home 32/64 bit ESD

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Windows 11 is the central place for everything. With a fresh new look and tools that make it easier for you to be efficient, it has what you need to take next steps.

• Less chaos, more calm. With the updated design of Windows 11, you can effortlessly perform the actions you want.
• Biometric logins**. Encrypted authentication. And, of course, advanced antivirus protections. Everything you need and more to protect against the latest cyber threats.
• Make the most of your screen space with dock layouts, desktops, and seamless redocks.
• Widgets make it easy to stay up to date with the content you love and the news you care about.
• Keep in touch with friends and family with Microsoft Teams, which integrates seamlessly into your taskbar.*
• Play the latest games with graphics that match reality. DirectX 12 Ultimate is ready to uase to maximize the performance of your hardware.**

* Feature and app availability may vary by region, and some features require specific hardware.
** Hardware dependent

More structure for your desktop

Windows 11 has easy-to-use tools to help you optimize your desktop and maximize your productivity.

New ways to connect

With Microsoft Teams Chat, you can reach everyone (for free), whatever channel you choose (call, chat, text, video) right from your desktop ² .

Stay in touch with all

chat and calls built into your system tray and seamlessly integrates with Outlook and Calendar so you can connect in just a few clicks ² .

Refocus workflows

PowerPoint, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Teams - the apps* you need to work seamlessly - with new multitasking tools like Snap layouts, desktops and a new more intuitive redocking experience.

Your content, perfectly prepared

Your favorite photos. The world news. Today's to-do list and tomorrow's weather. Widgets helps you find content that matters to you. Everything you do - always a swipe away ¹ .

Work and Play

The apps you need. The shows you like to watch. Find them quickly with the new Microsoft Store. ¹⁰

The browser that puts you first

Work, play, shop, stream, connect - whatever you're up to, Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 helps you get it done quickly and securely.

The latest in PC gaming performance

Play the latest games with graphics that rival reality. Play with gamers on console. Play with the peripherals you love. Play your way – Windows 11 makes it possible. ^{1 6}

Day One Play

Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, Age of Empires IV - these are just a few of the big names you'll have access to from day one with Xbox Game Pass (subscription sold separately). ³

App and feature availability may vary by region.

1 Certain features require specific hardware, see here for full details. Some layouts are only available based on display resolution and scaling settings. Chatting via SMS is available in limited countries and will be made available to other regions on an ongoing basis. See the following page for more details. Internet access required; ISP fees may apply. Feature only available in Windows 11. 

2 During the period of device support provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3 TPM key protection requires TPM 2.0 or higher.

4 Requires InstantGo/AOAC/HSTI compliant. More details here .

5 Requires special hardware such as fingerprint reader, active IR sensor or other biometric sensors and supporting devices.

6 For Windows 11 Pro: WIP requires either Mobile Device Management (MDM) or System Center Configuration Manager to manage settings.

7 Separate subscription to Azure Active Directory Premium required.

8 Available in select markets. Features and apps vary by market and device.

9 MDM requires an MDM product such as Microsoft Intune or other third-party solutions (sold separately).

10 Certain functions require special hardware, see here for full details. Some layouts are only available based on display resolution and scaling settings. Chatting via SMS is available in limited countries and will be made available to other regions on an ongoing basis. Visit this page for more information. Internet access required, ISP fees may apply.

11 Apps that are no longer open are not automatically placed back in their place. Apps that come out of full screen mode when undocking are not put back into full screen mode when they are docked again, but are repositioned as best as possible.

12 Hardware and software dependent, requires a minimum 2.5 GB/s NVMe SSD. Read Time, DirectStorage API Introduction for Games.

+ Some of the apps shown are coming soon. Certain apps are only available through the Microsoft Store app in Windows 11.
* Sold separately.
** Microsoft 365 subscription sold separately.

Minimum system requirements:

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or SoC (System on a Chip). 

Memory : 4GB RAM

Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device

System Firmware : UEFI enabled for Secure Boot. Here's how your PC can meet this requirement. 

TPM : Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Here are instructions on how your PC can meet this requirement. 

Graphics card : Compatible with DirectX 12 or higher with WDDM 2.0 driver.

Display resolution: High-resolution display (720p) with a diagonal of more than 9 inches, 8 bits per color channel

Internet connection and Microsoft account

Complete overview of system requirements

If your system failed to install Windows 11 due to system requirements when the free upgrade was offered, you cannot install this version. For more information about system requirements, see https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11-specifications.