OS requirements

The following subsections detail the estimated system requirements for Windows Server 2016. If your computer has less than the minimum requirements, you will not be able to install this product correctly. Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you install. Unless otherwise specified, these minimum system requirements apply to all installation options (Windows 2016 Server Core, Windows Server 2016, Nano Server, and Windows 10) and both the Standard and DataCenter editions. IIS 10.0 Express supports Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016.