Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. Dolby Atmos Renderer application (v5.4) is the last version to support Windows 10. Following that release, Dolby Atmos Renderer application may still run on Windows 10 but it will be unsupported; future support and bug fixes will only apply to Windows 11.

 

It is recommended that you upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible to ensure a smooth transition. The Windows 11 upgrade has specific hardware/BIOS requirements that your PC must meet in order to upgrade (these can be automatically checked using the Microsoft PC Health Check tool). Some potential requirements and issues are listed below, but for a detailed list please refer to Microsoft support.

 

Processor Requirements:

• 8th generation Intel Core processors or newer
• AMD Ryzen 2000 series or newer
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c or newer
• Must support 1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor

Security Requirements:

• TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 - This is the biggest barrier for older systems
• Secure Boot must be supported and enabled

Memory and Storage:

• 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
• 64 GB storage minimum
• UEFI-compatible system firmware

Display and Graphics:

• DirectX 12 compatible graphics with WDDM 2.0 driver
• High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9" diagonally

Other Requirements:

• Internet connection and Microsoft account for Windows 11 Home
• TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled in BIOS/UEFI

The TPM 2.0 requirement is typically the most restrictive factor, as many computers built before 2016-2017 don't have this security chip or have an older TPM 1.2 version that doesn't meet the requirements.

TPM 1.2 cannot be upgraded to TPM 2.0 through software updates.

 

As mentioned above, Microsoft has created a PC Health Check tool that should be used to verify that your PC is able to upgrade to Windows 11.

 

If your PC is incompatible with Windows 11 there may be some steps you can take to upgrade your hardware for compatibility:

 

Check for TPM 2.0 Already Present:

• Some older computers (2016-2018) may have TPM 2.0 but it's disabled in BIOS
• Check BIOS/UEFI settings for TPM options
• Look for "Security Device" or "TPM" settings

Hardware TPM Module Addition:

• Some motherboards have TPM headers where you can install a discrete TPM 2.0 module
• These are small add-on boards (usually $20-50)
• Check your motherboard manual for TPM connector availability

Firmware TPM (fTPM):

• Some AMD and Intel processors support firmware-based TPM 2.0
• This can sometimes be enabled in BIOS if your CPU supports it
• Available on some 6th gen Intel and newer AMD processors

Motherboard Replacement:

• Most drastic option - replace the entire motherboard with one that has TPM 2.0
• Usually not cost-effective for older systems

Check your BIOS first, then look into discrete TPM modules if your motherboard supports them. Otherwise, the computer may not be upgradeable to Windows 11.

 

For specific questions related to Windows 11 please refer to Microsoft support.