This article provides compatibility for Windows 11 and NI PXI Express embedded controllers. It also provides links to instructions for upgrading PXI Express controllers from Windows 10 to Windows 11 or if a new compatible PXI Express controller is needed to run Windows 11.
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide critical features, performance, or security updates for the Windows 10 operating system, so some systems may require hardware upgrades to comply with upcoming Windows 11 operating system requirements.
NI embedded controllers are subject to the same TPM requirements for Windows 11 as all other computer systems; this information is compiled to help overcome upgrade-related challenges.
Refer to the following table for the compatibility information and the migration path for your controller to run Windows 11.
| Model | Part Number | Windows 11 Upgrade Path |
|---|---|---|
| PXIe-8820 | All Part Numbers | Migrate to Windows 11 Supported Controller |
| PXIe-8880 | All Part Numbers | Migrate to Windows 11 Supported Controller |
| PXIe-8861 | All Part Numbers | Migrate to Windows 11 Supported Controller |
| PXIe-8840 | All Part Numbers | Migrate to Windows 11 Supported Controller |
| PXIe-8821 | All Part Numbers | Migrate to Windows 11 Supported Controller |
| PXIe-8822 with Windows 10 64 bit | 787881-01 787881-0118 | Windows 11 Field Upgrade Kit (refer to upgrade instructions) |
| PXIe-8842 with Windows 10 64 bit | 787882-01 787882-0118 | Windows 11 Field Upgrade Kit (refer to upgrade instructions) |
| PXIe-8862 with Windows 10 64-bit | 787987-01 787987-0118 788167-01 | Windows 11 Field Upgrade Kit (see instructions below) |
| PXIe-8862 with Windows 10 64-bit | 789546-01 | Migrate to Windows 11 Supported Controller * |
| PXIe-8881 | 787807-01 786636-01 787805-01 787806-01 | Windows 11 Field Upgrade Kit (see instructions below) |
| PXIe-8881 | 787807-0118 786636-0118 787806-0118 | Migrate to Windows 11 Supported Controller * |
*This part number did not ship with a TPM. TPM 2.0 is required to run Windows 11.
To see the full list of embedded controller part numbers, please refer to the product catalog.