diff --git a/docs/src/installation.md b/docs/src/installation.md index f22c267396abe5f6272d48d970fb2190e24a90b6..7802ef7776a78deefb196ab005297e1f54314ea6 100644 --- a/docs/src/installation.md +++ b/docs/src/installation.md @@ -75,30 +75,30 @@ Zed supports machines with Intel (x86_64) or Apple (aarch64) processors that mee ### Linux -Zed supports 64bit Intel/AMD (x86_64) and 64Bit ARM (aarch64) processors. +Zed supports 64-bit Intel/AMD (x86_64) and 64-bit Arm (aarch64) processors. -Zed requires a Vulkan 1.3 driver, and the following desktop portals: +Zed requires a Vulkan 1.3 driver and the following desktop portals: - `org.freedesktop.portal.FileChooser` - `org.freedesktop.portal.OpenURI` -- `org.freedesktop.portal.Secret`, or `org.freedesktop.Secrets` +- `org.freedesktop.portal.Secret` or `org.freedesktop.Secrets` ### Windows -Zed supports the follow Windows releases: -| Version | Microsoft Status | Zed Status | -| ------------------------- | ------------------ | ------------------- | -| Windows 11 (all releases) | Supported | Supported | -| Windows 10 (64-bit) | Supported | Supported | +Zed supports the following Windows releases: +| Version | Zed Status | +| ------------------------- | ------------------- | +| Windows 11, version 22H2 and later | Supported | +| Windows 10, version 1903 and later | Supported | + +A 64-bit operating system is required to run Zed. #### Windows Hardware -Zed supports machines with Intel or AMD 64-bit (x86_64) processors that meet the above Windows requirements: +Zed supports machines with x64 (Intel, AMD) or Arm64 (Qualcomm) processors that meet the following requirements: -- Windows 11 (64-bit) -- Windows 10 (64-bit) - Graphics: A GPU that supports DirectX 11 (most PCs from 2012+). -- Driver: Current NVIDIA/AMD/Intel driver (not the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter). +- Driver: Current NVIDIA/AMD/Intel/Qualcomm driver (not the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter). ### FreeBSD diff --git a/docs/src/windows.md b/docs/src/windows.md index 7d064b47a4ec2d49d1344498f94bc91bbb9c1020..34a553dd5b032915ed52651f7f02b737995b959b 100644 --- a/docs/src/windows.md +++ b/docs/src/windows.md @@ -23,7 +23,8 @@ For detailed instructions on setting up and using remote development features, i ### Zed fails to start or shows a blank window -- Update your GPU drivers from your GPU vendor (Intel/AMD/NVIDIA). +- Check that your hardware and operating system version are compatible with Zed. See our [installation guide](./installation.md) for more information. +- Update your GPU drivers from your GPU vendor (Intel/AMD/NVIDIA/Qualcomm). - Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled in Windows and not blocked by third‑party software. - Try launching Zed with no extensions or custom settings to isolate conflicts. @@ -39,14 +40,14 @@ When prompted for credentials, use the graphical askpass dialog. If it doesn’t #### Zed fails to open / degraded performance -Zed requires a DX11 compatible GPU to run, if Zed doesn't open for you it is possible that your GPU does not meet the minimum requirements. +Zed requires a DirectX 11 compatible GPU to run. If Zed fails to open, your GPU may not meet the minimum requirements. -To check if your GPU supports DX11, you can use the following command: +To check if your GPU supports DirectX 11, run the following command: ``` dxdiag ``` -Which will open the diagnostic tool that will show the minimum DirectX version your GPU supports under `System` → `System Information` → `DirectX Version`. +This will open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, which shows the DirectX version your GPU supports under `System` → `System Information` → `DirectX Version`. -You might also be trying to run Zed inside a virtual machine in which case it will use the emulated adapter that your VM provides, while Zed will work the performance will be degraded. +If you're running Zed inside a virtual machine, it will use the emulated adapter provided by your VM. While Zed will work in this environment, performance may be degraded.