WINDOWS 11

MS Office 2024 System Requirements – Minimum PC Hardware Checklist

Thinking about upgrading to Microsoft Office 2024? Before you hit install, let’s make sure your Windows 11 PC can run it smoothly. You’ll need at least a 1.6 GHz dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, and 4GB of free storage — but here’s the catch: your computer must already support Windows 11’s strict requirements (like that hidden TPM 2.0 security chip and Secure Boot).

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Deepak Yadav

05/31/2025 15:28:35
Processor (CPU) Requirements

  1. Standard PCs: 1.6 GHz or faster processor with at least 2 cores

  2. ARM-based devices: 1.1 GHz or faster with 2 cores minimum

If you frequently work with large Excel spreadsheets or complex PowerPoint presentations, invest in a processor with clock speeds of 2.4 GHz or above to avoid frustrating delays during intensive tasks.

Memory (RAM) Specifications

  1. 4-bit Office 2024: 4 GB RAM minimum

  2. 32-bit Office 2024: 2 GB RAM minimum

Upgrade to 8 GB RAM or more for optimal multitasking performance.

Storage Requirements

  1. Office 2024 needs a minimum of 4 GB available hard disk space for installation.

  2. However, this baseline doesn't account for:

    • User documents and templates
    • Temporary files created during operation
    • Future updates and patches
    • Windows 11 system requirements

Replace traditional hard drives with Solid State Drives (SSDs) for dramatically improved performance.

Graphics Card Compatibility

  1. DirectX 9 compatible graphics card (DirectX 10 for Office Home 2024)

  2. WDDM 2.0 or higher driver

  3. 64-bit Office version mandatory for 4K+ displays

If you experience visual glitches or slow rendering in Office applications, temporarily disable graphics hardware acceleration in File > Options > Advanced > Display to troubleshoot potential driver conflicts.

Core Windows 11 Prerequisites

  1. Compatible 64-bit processor from Microsoft's approved list

  2. 4 GB RAM (beyond Office requirements)

  3. 64 GB storage minimum

  4. UEFI firmware with Secure Boot capability

  5. TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module)

  6. DirectX 12 compatible graphics with WDDM 2.0

Before installing Office 2024, type tpm.msc in Windows Search to check your PC’s TPM status. Without TPM 2.0, Windows 11 won’t be compatible.

Recommended Hardware Upgrades

  1. RAM: 8-16 GB for smooth multitasking

  2. Storage: NVMe SSD for fastest file operations

  3. Processor: Modern multi-core CPU (4+ cores)

  4. Display: Full HD or higher resolution

Common Installation Problems

  1. Conflicts with previous Office versions

  2. Insufficient disk space

  3. Antivirus software interference

  4. Corrupted download files

  5. Incomplete uninstallation of trial software

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MS Office 2024 System Requirements – Minimum PC Hardware Checklist