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Tech briefing · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Daily edition · Story 5 of 5
Developer runs Windows 11 on 128MB RAM
A developer successfully booted Windows 11 26H2 on a system with just 128MB of RAM. The stripped-down installation can load the desktop and basic applications but runs very slowly.
Why it matters: This demonstrates how minimal hardware can run Windows 11, though it is not practical for everyday use.
Sources: Tom's Hardware · ZDNET
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