Windows 11 Readiness Check

What the Windows 11 Readiness Checker does

This Automox Worklet™ evaluates whether your endpoints meet Microsoft's minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. The Worklet performs a comprehensive assessment without making any changes to the endpoint.

The assessment checks three critical hardware requirements: the presence and activation of Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 or higher, primary disk storage of at least 64 GB, and total system RAM of at least 4 GB. Note that CPU speed and DirectX 12 graphics capabilities are not evaluated by this Worklet.

The Worklet reports results to the Automox console activity log, clearly stating whether each endpoint is Windows 11 ready or identifying which specific requirements are not met. This data helps IT operations teams plan upgrade deployments and identify endpoints that need hardware upgrades.

Why audit Windows 11 readiness across your fleet

Windows 11 represents a significant operating system upgrade that requires specific hardware capabilities. Before initiating large-scale deployment across your endpoints, you need accurate visibility into which endpoints meet minimum requirements and which ones cannot support the upgrade without hardware changes.

Running this assessment prevents costly failed upgrade attempts, reduces support tickets from incompatible hardware, and allows IT operations teams to prioritize hardware refresh cycles strategically. By identifying readiness gaps early, you can plan hardware purchases and upgrades before initiating Windows 11 deployments.

How the Windows 11 readiness check works

1. Evaluation phase: The Worklet validates current endpoint state and identifies non-compliant conditions.

2. Remediation phase: The Worklet applies windows 11 readiness check changes required to reach the target state.

Windows 11 readiness assessment requirements

• Windows 8 or later (Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016 and newer)

• PowerShell 3.0 or higher

• Administrative privileges to query WMI classes and system hardware information

• Minimum endpoint hardware: Primary drive with 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM, and TPM chip (for successful Windows 11 upgrade)

Expected readiness assessment results

After running the Worklet, the Automox console activity log will display one of two outcomes. For endpoints meeting all requirements, the log shows "Endpoint is Windows 11 Ready." For endpoints missing any hardware requirement, the log displays a detailed diagnostic message indicating which specific requirements are not met. You can verify this change through the Automox Activity Log or by checking the endpoint configuration directly.

Use these results to categorize endpoints into upgrade-ready and hardware-upgrade groups. Endpoints showing TPM issues may need firmware updates or TPM enablement in BIOS. Endpoints with insufficient disk space or RAM will require hardware upgrades before Windows 11 deployment. This readiness data helps you plan infrastructure investments and deployment timelines strategically.

How to validate windows 11 readiness check changes

1. Run this Worklet on a pilot Windows endpoint and review evaluation output for windows 11 readiness check.

2. Confirm Automox activity logs show successful completion and exit code 0.

3. Verify endpoint state using checks aligned to evaluation script logic, such as the evaluation and remediation scripts.

4. Validate remediation effects from script operations such as On-Demand, Get-CimInstance, Write-Output, then rerun evaluation for compliance.

For technical validation, compare endpoint state to the Worklet evaluation logic and remediation flow for windows 11 readiness check. This supports repeatable maintenance tasks workflows, faster change control review, and auditable compliance evidence.

Useful script references for this Worklet include evaluation operations such as the evaluation and remediation scripts and remediation operations such as On-Demand, Get-CimInstance, Write-Output. Use these indicators to verify that endpoint changes match intended policy outcomes.