Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Company name

Microsoft

Key Details of
Microsoft Windows 11

Release & Availability

  • Launch Date: October 5, 2021
  • Predecessor: Windows 10 (2015)
  • Free Upgrade: For eligible Windows 10 devices
  • Server Version: Windows Server 2025 (released 2024)
  • No Mobile Version: First Windows release without a phone OS

Top New Features

✔ Redesigned UI

  • Centered Start Menu & Taskbar
  • Rounded corners, Fluent Design
  • Dark mode improvements

✔ Productivity Boosters

  • Snap Layouts/ Groups (better multitasking)
  • Virtual Desktops (macOS-like workspaces)
  • Widgets Panel (replaces Live Tiles)

✔ Gaming Upgrades

  • Auto HDR (enhanced visuals)
  • DirectStorage (faster load times)
  • Xbox app integration

✔ App Ecosystem

  • Android apps (via Amazon Appstore)
  • Revamped Microsoft Store (Win32 + PWA support)

✔ Built-in Apps

  • Teams (integrated into Taskbar)
  • Edge (Chromium) default browser

System Requirements (Controversial)

  • Mandatory:
    • TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module)
    • UEFI Secure Boot
    • 64-bit CPU only (x86-64 or ARM64)
  • Minimum Supported CPUs:
    • Intel: 8th-gen Core or newer
    • AMD: Ryzen 2000-series or newer
    • Qualcomm: Snapdragon 850+

⚠ Older PCs excluded (workarounds exist but unsupported).

Performance & Security

  • Faster updates (40% smaller downloads)
  • Stronger security (Hardware-enforced checks)
  • No more 32-bit support

ISO/ROM /Pre-purchase Link / File Download

Websites    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

 

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Developer Description

  1. Windows App SDK (WinUI 3)
  • Replaces UWP (Universal Windows Platform) with a more flexible model.
  • Supports Win32, WPF, and WinForms apps with modern UI via WinUI 3.
  • Enables Fluent Design, Dark Mode, and Mica material for desktop apps.
  1. WSL 2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux) Improvements
  • Faster file system performance (9x speed vs. WSL 1).
  • Full Linux kernel integration (via Hyper-V).
  • GPU acceleration (CUDA, DirectML support for AI/ML workloads).
  • Systemd support (better Linux daemon management).
  1. Dev Home & Windows Terminal
  • Dev Home (2023+) – Centralized dashboard for project setup, Git, and performance monitoring.
  • Windows Terminal (default CLI) – Tabs, GPU-accelerated text, and customizable themes.

App Development & Deployment

  1. MSIX & Windows Package Manager (WinGet)
  • MSIX – Modern app packaging (combining MSI, App-V, ClickOnce).
  • WinGet CLI – Open-source package manager (like apt or brew).
  1. Android App Support (Windows Subsystem for Android – WSA)
  • Runs Android 13 (via Amazon Appstore).
  • ADB & Debugging supported (via adb connect 127.0.0.1:58526).
  • Limited Google Play Services (workarounds exist).
  1. PWA & Web Integration
  • PWAs run as native apps (Edge Chromium engine).
  • WebView2 – Embed Chromium-based web content in Win32/WinUI apps.

Gaming & Graphics Development

  1. DirectX 12 Ultimate & DirectStorage
  • DirectStorage – NVMe SSD optimizations (1GB/s+ speeds).
  • Auto HDR API – Automatically adds HDR to older games.
  • Mesh Shaders & VRS – Better GPU efficiency.
  1. Xbox GDK Integration
  • Unified development for Xbox & PC (via Xbox Game Pass).
  • Xbox Cloud Gaming APIs for streaming integration.

Security & Enterprise Features

  1. TPM 2.0 & Secured-Core PC Requirements
  • Hardware-enforced security for app developers.
  • Windows Hello for Business (FIDO2/WebAuthn support).
  1. Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG)
  • Isolates untrusted apps in a Hyper-V container.
  1. Azure & Microsoft 365 Integration
  • Microsoft Graph API for cloud-connected apps.
  • Azure Active Directory (AAD) SSO support.

Debugging & Diagnostics

  1. WinDbg & WPA (Windows Performance Analyzer)
  • Kernel debugging improvements for drivers.
  • GPUView for DirectX performance analysis.
  1. WPR (Windows Performance Recorder) & ETW
  • Low-overhead Event Tracing for Windows (ETW).
  1. .NET 6+/7+ & C# 11+ Support
  • Optimized for AOT compilation (NativeAOT).

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