Internet connection and Microsoft accounts:\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nWindows 11 Home edition necessitates internet connectivity and a Microsoft account for initial device setup.<\/p>\n Transitioning a device out of Windows 11 Home in S mode also requires internet connectivity.<\/p>\n For all Windows 11 editions, internet access is essential for updates, downloading, and utilizing certain features. Additionally, some features may require a Microsoft account.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Additional requirements may be necessary over time for updates and to activate specific features within the operating system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n
\n<\/div>\n \n \n Some features in Windows 11 have increased requirements beyond those listed above in the minimum requirements section. Below are some additional details regarding requirements for key features:<\/p>\n \n \n- 5G support<\/strong> necessitates a 5G capable modem.<\/li>\n
- Auto HDR<\/strong> requires an HDR monitor.<\/li>\n
- BitLocker to Go<\/strong> necessitates a USB flash drive (available in Windows Pro and above editions).<\/li>\n
- Client Hyper-V<\/strong> requires a processor with second level address translation (SLAT) capabilities (available in Windows Pro and above editions).<\/li>\n
- Cortana<\/strong> requires a microphone and speaker and is currently available on Windows 11 for select regions.<\/li>\n
- DirectStorage<\/strong> requires an NVMe SSD to store and run games that use the “Standard NVM Express Controller” driver and a DirectX12 GPU with Shader Model 6.0 support.<\/li>\n
- DirectX 12 Ultimate<\/strong> is available with supported games and graphics chips.<\/li>\n
- Presence<\/strong> necessitates a sensor that can detect human distance from device or intent to interact with device.<\/li>\n
- Intelligent Video Conferencing<\/strong> requires a video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output).<\/li>\n
- Multiple Voice Assistant (MVA)<\/strong> requires a microphone and speaker.<\/li>\n
- Snap<\/strong> three-column layouts necessitate a screen that is 1920 effective pixels or greater in width.<\/li>\n
- Mute\/Unmute from Taskbar<\/strong> requires a video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). App must be compatible with feature to enable global mute\/unmute.<\/li>\n
- Spatial Sound<\/strong> requires supporting hardware and software.<\/li>\n
- Teams<\/strong> necessitates a video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output).<\/li>\n
- Touch<\/strong> requires a screen or monitor that supports multi-touch.<\/li>\n
- Two-factor Authentication<\/strong> necessitates use of PIN, biometric (fingerprint reader or illuminated infrared camera), or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities.<\/li>\n
- Voice Typing<\/strong> requires a PC with a microphone.<\/li>\n
- Wake on Voice<\/strong> necessitates Modern Standby power model and microphone.<\/li>\n
- Wi-Fi 6E<\/strong> requires new WLAN IHV hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP\/router.<\/li>\n
- Windows Hello<\/strong> requires a camera configured for near infrared (IR) imaging or fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. Devices without biometric sensors can use Windows Hello with a PIN or portable Microsoft compatible security key.<\/li>\n
- Windows Projection<\/strong> necessitates a display adapter which supports Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 and a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct.<\/li>\n
- Xbox (app)<\/strong> requires an Xbox Live account, which is not available in all regions. Some features in the Xbox app will require an active Xbox Game Pass subscription.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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