Windows 11 22H2 is about to drop, and all indications are that it will be next week when Microsoft releases the general availability edition. It will be the final, stable version of what is being considered first major system update and will be provided free of charge to upgrade PCs with a valid Windows 11 license. It will also be the version that manufacturers will pre-install on new PCs shipping this fall.

The final version will not differ much from the RTM released for OEMs weeks ago, except for bug fixes and security patches. If, like many users, you have continued to use Windows 10 until you see whether Microsoft has achieved the necessary stability, added the promised features or improved the less successful parts of the interface (see the start menu or the taskbar), maybe it’s time to give it a try.

If you are sure that your PC will be able to run the build, just follow the guide that we have prepared to proceed with the installation of this Windows 11 22H2 with available RTM, build 22621. If you do not know whether your PC will be compatible with the required hardware, you can give him a review on the following we will tell you.

Windows 11 22H2 Requirements

The minimum hardware requirements to be officially met are the same as the original Windows 11. They apply to both physical and virtual machines and are as follows:

• Processor: 64-bit CPU with 2 or more cores, included in this list.
• RAM memory: 4 GB.
• Storage: 64 GB.
• Graphics chip: DirectX 12 compatible with WDDM 2.0 driver.
• Firmware: UEFI supports “Secure Boot” function.
• TPM: Trusted Platform Module version 2.0.
• Screen: 9 inches with HD resolution.
• Internet connection for Windows 10 Home.
• Windows 10 version 2004 (for updates)

Detailed hardware requirements:

Motherboard. One of the minimum requirements of Windows 11 affects your computer’s firmware, which must be UEFI compatible with Secure Boot. If you recall, Secure Boot caused rivers of ink a few years ago when it was implemented, blocking the installation of Linux systems and even older Windows systems like 7. It must be supported and activated. There is nothing left but to replace the motherboard.

TPM. The Secure Platform module is perhaps the most controversial component, even though it is a classic. Widely used (almost standard) in enterprise equipment, it is a physical chip designed for security tasks, authentication, generating cryptographic keys, and generally maintaining system integrity. The required version 2.0 was introduced in 2015 and even if it is not present, it can be installed additionally if the board has a free connector for it. Or enable fTPM firmware based mode on motherboard. You can check all this in the special that we dedicate to boards and CPUs for Windows 11.

RAM and disk space. Little to say about RAM and storage. Every mid-range computer today and above has a little more installed, and it’s really necessary to get minimal experience with the system and applications. Increasing memory and storage (especially when upgrading to an SSD) are upgrades that are on every user’s mind. RAM has come down in price and the same can be said for basic SSDs.

CPU. Although the requirement for a 64-bit processor with 2 or more cores is quite minimal, Microsoft understandably requires certain models included in this list, where processors with enough power to run Windows 11 22H2 are omitted.

DX12. Upgrading to Windows 11 also required a less talked-about component than TPM, but it also left out many computers, especially those with older integrated graphics. The minimum requirement in this section is a graphics card compatible with DirectX 12 / WDDM 2.x, which is the version of the multimedia libraries that Microsoft uses to control the gaming sector on the PC since Windows monopolized the desktop.

Software. If you are going to use Windows 11 to update previous systems, you must do so on Windows 10 version 2004 or higher. Using ISO images allows you to upgrade to other versions or perform clean installs.

Other recommended requirements. Screen requirements are trivial, as Windows 11 requires 9-inch 720p panels. Others (recommended) range from audio systems to webcams and microphones for video conferencing; IR camera for Windows Hello; Wi-Fi 6E for the latest wireless internet connection; NVMe SSD for DirectStorage; 5G modem or HDR support. These are optional requirements.

Does your computer meet the requirements?

Microsoft’s initial messy handling of its own requirements encouraged third-party developers to publish applications to verify your PC’s compatibility with Windows 11. The best is “WhyNotWin11.exe”. Free, open source and using is as simple as downloading from GitHub and running to get results:

Microsoft also has its own app. Which she launched, downloaded and reposted. His name is”PC health check» published by Microsoft.

What if your PC doesn’t meet Windows 11 22H2 requirements?

They won’t officially be able to install Windows 11. Or so the theory goes. Microsoft has taken a pragmatic stance because it can’t control the huge Windows ecosystem, and it’s also interested in seeing system adoption (so far lower than expected) go up.

So much so that Microsoft itself has hacked its own requirements and all kinds of tools are running on the Internet capable of bypassing the verification of Windows 11 requirements. There are also hacked versions of official ISO images ready to be installed on almost any PC .. It does not seem that gentlemen concerns from Redmond, although there were rumors at the time that they would not support or be responsible for unofficial versions.

And if you are not interested in the new version of Windows 11, at least for now?

Many users delay system updates until they check its stability. Microsoft has improved both their distribution and software quality, but bugs keep getting out of hand and random. Postponing updates is still a required technique for professionals or users who use their computers for production tasks.

And if you’re using Windows 10 and don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11, the same technique applies. There are ways to delay major version updates, quality updates, or feature updates without affecting security updates, which will continue to be installed through monthly or emergency patches if needed. Let us remind you that Windows 10 will have official support until October 2025. It is time to migrate and if you want to try other things, alternatives to this Windows 11, the new version of which will be available soon.