Security News > 2021 > August > Windows Update will tell if you can upgrade to Windows 11
Microsoft will make it easier for Windows 10 users to check if their computer is compatible with Windows 11 by alerting people via Windows Update.
When Windows 11 was first announced, it came with new system requirements that will likely require many Windows 10 users to purchase new hardware to upgrade to the new operating system.
Microsoft recently added new CPUs to the Windows 11 compatibility list - the Intel Core X-series, Xeon W-series, and the Intel Core 7820HQ CPUs.
According to WindowsLatest, Microsoft is testing a new feature in the Windows 10 21H2 preview builds that will tell users if their device is compatible with Windows 11.
As shown below, when upgrading to Windows 11, Windows Update will check if a device is compatible and display the results directly in the window.
When BleepingComputer conducted a similar Windows 11 upgrade test using the latest Windows 10 21H2 build, Windows Update did not show us any information about whether our device was compatible.