What are the minimum system requirements for Windows 10?

The minimum system requirements for Windows 10 are as follows:

Processor: 1 GHz processor or faster

Operating system: Windows 7 SP1 or later (32-bit or 64-bit)

Memory: 1GB RAM for 32-bit systems and 2GB RAM for 64-bit systems

Hard disk space: at least 16GB of free space

Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver

Display: 1024 x 600 resolution

Internet: Internet access is required for certain features

Microsoft account: your PC must be connected to the internet and you must sign in with a Microsoft account to download and install some apps from the Windows Store

Additional requirements may apply for certain features such as BitLocker, Media Center, etc.

For the best experience, we recommend a device running Windows 10 with the following specs:

Processor: Intel Core i5 or better

Operating System: Windows 10 Home or Pro

Memory: 4GB RAM or better

Hard disk space: at least 50GB of free space

Graphics card: DirectX 12 compatible

Display: 1280 x 768 resolution or higher

Internet: Access to a high-speed internet connection with a minimum connection speed of 1.5 Mbps

Microsoft account: your PC must be connected to the internet and you must have a Microsoft account to download and install apps from the Windows Store