Ahead of the biggest update for Windows that expected to be released by this summer, Microsoft has published the details of the basic hardware requirements for Windows 10. This change is the first hardware requirements change since 2009 when Windows 7 rolled out and the hardware changes aim to get the Windows 10 to run on more devices.

The changes also have been made for display size for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile. With the new update, Windows 10 Mobile will available on 9 inches (previously 8) screen size. While Windows 10 for PC will available on 7 inches (previously 8). This will allow the desktop version of Windows 10 could be installed on smaller devices rather than Windows 10 Mobile.

From various sources such as WinBeta, NokiaPowerUser the new basic hardware requirement will increase the RAM for 32-bit versions from 1GB to 2GB.  Everything else will be the same including the processor, hard drive space (need 20GB), and minimum display resolution. However, the TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) will be required on July 28, 2016, a day before the anniversary update is expected to roll out. Anyway, you currently have devices with 1GB of RAM, of course, you can update to the Windows 10 anniversary update.

You can take a look at Microsofts What’s new in Design post for full details of the changes, and Minimum hardware requirements page for full details.

Source: BetaNews