Google tests new Chrome Feature for Windows 11 Upgrade Eligibility

Google is testing a new metric to determine if Chrome users on Windows 10 can upgrade to Windows 11. This feature checks at startup if the hardware meets Windows 11 requirements.

With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users will need to upgrade to Windows 11 to keep receiving security updates and technical support. Google’s check helps Chrome users understand if they can upgrade, making the process smoother.

Chrome to Check Windows 11 Upgrade Eligibility on Windows 10

Adding a metric for determining Win11 upgrade eligibility.

This metric is recorded at startup for Chrome running on Win10. Records
a boolean histogram that represents if the hardware is capable of being
upgraded to Win11.

The check is based on the hardware requirements for Windows 11. Since specific Hardware Requirements Check (HWREQCHK) APIs are not available, Google uses other methods to assess eligibility. This involves checking the processor, physical memory, disk space, UEFI Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0 support.

Processor: : Windows 11 is supported on Intel 8th Gen and higher models, AMD Zen+ and higher models, and most Qualcomm models (excluding 1st Gen Compute Platforms due to lack of TPM 2.0).

Memory and DIsk Space: Minimum requirements include 4 GB of physical memory and 64 GB of total disk space.

Secure Boot and TPM: UEFI Secure Boot must be enabled, and TPM 2.0 must be supported.

When comes to Firefox, it does not have a specific check for determining Windows 11 upgrade eligibility for Windows 10 users like Chrome. However, it is compatible with Windows 11 and updates automatically to the latest version. On the other hand, Microsoft Edge, being a Microsoft product, integrates closely with Windows 10 and allows users to check their Windows 11 upgrade eligibility through Windows Update settings, making upgrade easier from Windows 10.

Google’s new metric helps users prepare for the end of Windows 10 support. By telling Chrome users if their hardware can upgrade to Windows 11, they can plan and keep their systems safe. Other browsers like Firefox and Microsoft Edge also have ways to make sure they work well with Windows 11.

Apart from this Windows 11 upgrade eligibility check, Chrome has rebranded Chat with Gemini as Ask Gemini and removed the need to press tab or space when entering @gemini keyword mode. Additionally, Google is testing HSTS tracking prevention and cleaning up duplicate tabs in Chrome.