How To Evaluate Windows 11 Readiness with the HP Workforce Experience Platform

Windows 11 is here, bringing stricter hardware requirements and marking the end of Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025. To ensure a smooth Windows 11 migration, minimizing disruptions to your digital employee experience (DEX) and maximizing productivity is critical to assess your fleet’s Windows 11 readiness.

The HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP) removes the guesswork with its Windows 11 Readiness Assessment, providing the tools to evaluate compatibility, identify risks, and ensure a seamless upgrade. What was once a frustrating and time-consuming process is now simplified with the AI-powered insights and recommended actions of HP WXP.

What is Windows 11 readiness, and why does it matter?

Windows 11 readiness refers to your organization’s ability to transition to Windows 11 without workflow or employee productivity interruptions. The process requires a clear view of your device fleet, focusing on hardware compatibility, performance risks, and upgrade planning.

With WXP’s Windows 11 Readiness Assessment, you can access data-driven insights that help optimize the migration process, avoid potential pitfalls, and deliver a strong DEX.

How the Windows 11 Readiness Assessment Works

The WXP Windows 11 Readiness Assessment categorizes your devices by status. These include:

• Running Windows 11: These devices are good to go.
• Ready to Update: These meet your hardware requirements and are prepared for an upgrade.
• Updatable, Performance Risk: These meet minimum specs but show performance issues, like high memory usage or frequent blue screens.
• Replace Device: These fail critical checks, such as insufficient RAM or unsupported processors.
• Missing Information: These need additional data, like secure boot details, for evaluation.

Key Features of WXP Windows 11 Readiness Assessment

The WXP Windows 11 Readiness Assessment also gauges compatibility and provides a complete picture of your fleet’s health so you can make informed decisions. In the Windows 11 Readiness Assessment Report features you’ll find include:

• Dashboard metrics: Quickly view the readiness status of your fleet with intuitive visuals and detailed drilldowns for specific issues.
• Performance risk breakdown: Identify common problems like memory utilization, low disk space, or overheating — categorized for prioritization.
• Device model analysis: Break down Windows 11 readiness by device model to target upgrades for specific hardware groups.
• Detailed reporting: Dive into specs, including CPU cores, RAM, HDD space, and TPM version.

Simplifying Your Windows 11 Transition

With the right tools and insights, migrating to Windows 11 becomes seamless. The HP Workforce Experience Platform makes it easy to assess which devices to update and which to evaluate or refresh.

1. Assess fleet readiness: Instantly identify which devices are ready for an upgrade, need adjustments, or require replacement.
2. Resolve issues early: Address potential obstacles—like outdated firmware or performance risks—before migration.
3. Prioritize high-risk devices: Focus your resources on replacing or upgrading devices that pose the greatest risk to employee productivity.

Your Windows 11 Transition Made Easy with WXP

The Windows 11 Readiness Assessment simplifies device migration so you can confidently manage your device fleet. By identifying compatibility gaps and proactively addressing them, you can ensure a smooth transition with minimal workflow disruption.

Ready to streamline your Windows 11 migration? Learn more about the power of WXP’s Windows 11 Readiness Assessment today.

The information provided is based on the current Windows 11 specifications and the latest tools available on HP’s Workforce Experience Platform.  

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