Is my computer ready for Windows 11?

With Windows 10 support having ended in October 2025, moving to Windows 11 is now a security priority, not a nice-to-have. But not every computer can make the jump, which is where businesses get stuck.

What Windows 11 requires

Windows 11 has stricter hardware requirements than previous versions. The two that catch most machines out are:

• A supported, reasonably recent processor (roughly 2018 onwards, though it varies).
• TPM 2.0 — a security chip that many older PCs either lack or have switched off in the BIOS.

It also needs Secure Boot enabled and a modest amount of RAM and storage. Many business laptops and desktops from the last few years already qualify and can upgrade for free; genuinely old machines can't be upgraded and are due for replacement anyway.

Don't just click "upgrade" across the office

A blind rollout can break line-of-business software or disrupt staff. The right approach is to audit the fleet first — identify what's eligible, what needs replacing, and test that your key applications work on Windows 11 — then upgrade in a planned, staged way.

How we help

As part of an IT health check we assess every device, tell you plainly what's ready and what isn't, and plan a low-disruption migration (including budgeting for any replacements). No unsupported machines left exposed, no nasty surprises. Call (08) 9325 1196.