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title: "What are the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 10?"  
description: "What are the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 10?"  
author: "Sanjay Goenka"  
published: 2022-04-01  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96662/what-are-the-minimum-hardware-requirements-for-windows-10  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "windows-10", "operating systems"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# What are the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 10?

What are the minimum [hardware](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303100/best-pc-hardware-2023) [requirements](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/83345/what-are-the-requirements-to-get-a-hard-money-loan) for [Windows](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/166/windows-api) 10?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- **The specification specifies the minimum hardware requirements for Windows in order to:**
- Start Windows and use it.
- Windows is updated and serviced.
- Provide a user experience that is comparable to that of other similar devices and computers.
- This specification's purpose is to let OEMs, ODMs, Silicon, and other component manufacturers to make early design decisions for Windows-based devices and computers.
- This specification does not include requirements for compatibility and certification for Windows-based components and devices, as well as implementation recommendations for a great user experience. Refer to https://aka.ms/WHCP for Windows Hardware Compatibility Program requirements, policies, and Windows Lab Kits (HLK).

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