Different OS versions of Windows 8.1, 10, 11 and their system requirements

Minimum system requirements for windows 8.1, 10 and 11

Windows 8.1 system requirements are as follows:

• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2
• RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
• Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver

Windows 10 system requirements are as follows:

• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC
• RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
• Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS or 20 GB for 64-bit OS
• Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver

Windows 11 system requirements are as follows:

• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
• RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB
• Hard disk drive: 64 GB or larger storage device
• Graphic card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.

Different OS version available for Windows 8.1

Below are the different windows 8.1 OS version:

Windows RT 8.1 - It provides customers with same features as Windows 8, such as easy-to-use interface, Mail, SkyDrive, other built-in apps, touch function, etc. Meanwhile, it also offers different characteristics like enhanced BiLocker technology, Office 2013 RT and so on. Windows RT devices unlike other devices run on low-powered ARM processors, helping OEMs build devices with long battery lives and new form factors (e.g., thin, light, and sleek devices). The devices are pre-configured systems but still capable of offering the same consistent and great Windows experience that Windows 8 provides. It can run apps from the Windows Store, but cannot install desktop apps on them. One great feature about them is that Windows 8.1 RT devices are compatible with most peripherals.

Windows 8.1 - For most consumers, Windows 8.1 is the best choice. It possesses all required functions for daily work and life, including Windows Store, new version of Windows Explorer, and some service only provided by Windows 8.1 Enterprise before. Windows 8.1 is the basic edition for home users. Nevertheless, it includes some tweaks to the interface with upgraded apps that users appreciate. Most importantly, it includes the core feature set that home users require, but does not include key business features, such as support for the ability to join domains, process Group Policy, and so on.

Windows 8.1 Pro - This system is mainly designed for technology lovers and professionals, which offers more technologies. Apart from all the functions of Windows 8.1, it owns EFS (Encrypting File System), virtualization, PC Management, Windows Media Center and so forth. Windows 8.1 Pro targets small- and medium-sized businesses. It provides enhanced features that help to easily connect to company networks, access files on the go, encrypt data, and more.

Windows 8.1 Enterprise - Windows 8.1 Enterprise edition available through Windows Software Assurance includes all the capabilities of Windows 8.1 Pro, plus premium features such as Windows To Go, DirectAccess, BranchCache, AppLocker, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Windows 8 app deployment.

Different OS version available for Windows 10

Windows 10 Home - The consumer-focused desktop edition, it’s actually the standard version of Windows 10. This version, as you may have guessed, is designed for home and personal use. It comes bundled with key Windows 10 features, including Microsoft Edge, Office 2016, smart pen support, and the Cortana voice assistant. Since Microsoft is pushing their cloud services, Home also provides 5GB of cloud storage in OneDrive for individual users.

Windows 10 Pro - One of its most notable features is Hyper-V, which allows you to create virtual machines (VMs) on Windows 10. These VMs can be used to deliver computing resources from a powerful computer to other machines connected to the network, making resource provisioning a breeze. Building upon both the familiar and innovative features of Windows 10 Home, it has many extra features to meet the diverse needs of small businesses. It includes BitLocker, which allows you to fully secure your devices from potential security threats, a Remote Desktop feature, and more in-depth access to cloud technologies.

Windows 10 S - It is aimed primarily at education uses. It is a lighter operating system which should work on low-powered (and cheaper) devices that don't have cutting edge processors. Windows 10 S is focused on simplicity, security, and speed. Feature-wise, it’s about the same as Home, offering Office productivity apps and Cortana. But it comes with Pro functions such as virtual machines and increased security, too. The big difference between 10 S and the other Windows 10 versions is that it can only run applications available on the Windows Store. Although this restriction means you don’t get to enjoy third-party apps, it actually protects users from downloading dangerous apps and helps Microsoft easily root out malware.

Windows 10 Enterprise - Builds on Windows 10 Pro, adding advanced features designed to meet the demands of medium and large-sized organizations. It’s designed for large-scale businesses and operations that need super-tight security for private information over dozens of computers.

 

Windows 10 Education - Builds on Windows 10 Enterprise, and is designed to meet the needs of schools – staff, administrators, teachers, and students.

Different OS version available for Windows 11

Windows 11 Home - The Home edition is designed for PCs and includes all features.

 

Windows 11 Pro - The Pro edition have all features of Windows 11 Home, but with some additional functions. The additional functions are designed for professionals and business environments.

 

Windows 11 Education - Like Windows 10, Windows 11 Education it is also distributed through Academic Volume Licensing.

 

Windows 11 Enterprise - The Windows 11 Enterprise edition may have all features of Windows 11 Pro, but with some extra features specially designed for IT-based organizations.

Windows 11 Pro Education - This edition of Windows 11 may contain most features of Windows 11 Pro. But it may come with some options disabled by default and it may add some extra options for usage in an education environment.

 

Windows 11 Pro for Workstations - This edition of Windows 11 will be suitable for high-end hardware and is good for handling intensive computing tasks.

 

Windows 11 Mixed Reality - A new edition of Windows 11 may be added. This edition is designed for mixed reality or virtual reality devices like Microsoft Hololens.