Taking GMAT with Windows 11?

Question

Hi all,

Apologies if this has been asked already, I do not see a similar thread however. On the GMAT website its said Windows 8 and 10 editions are allowed. I recently bought a new laptop and wonder whether Windows 11 will be also ok?

Thanks for those with experience on that.
Best,
George

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi  test123123123 ,

You should be fine using Windows 11, as there's no significant difference between 11 and 10, nothing that could stop a test taker from taking the GMAT Online exam.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi George,

I don't think you'll have any issues with Windows 11. You could always give the folks at GMAC a call for confirmation.

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi George,

On the same page. Don't think it should be a problem. But, as suggested, better to check with GMAT folks.

Feel free to reach out in case of any queries!

RamseyGooner · Answer

Hi George and Experts (  AjiteshArun  ,  ScottTargetTestPrep  ,  GMATWhizTeam  )

Did you get any further information? I am facing the same issue as I am using a Windows 11 OS. My test is a day and half away. Just to give a bit of context, system checks run fine and ESS Secure Browser is installed without any issues as well. I also wrote to GMAC but the representative just sounded like a broken record with no further informaton than what is provided on the website. Open to suggestions - should I go ahead and downgrade my system?

Also, I know this is discussed before but I often see confliciting information - Are wireless mouses and keyboards allowed on the test?

Best,
R

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi  RamseyGooner ,

There are other people here who would know a lot more than I do about this, but you really should be able to use Windows 11 without any issues. As far as I know, 11 implements some  hardware  security restrictions that aren't there in 10 and introduces a new interface, but doesn't change anything on the  software  (compatibility) side. It's also worth noting that Examity (not mba.com) asks for "Windows Vista or higher". Given that you've run the  System Check  and everything seems to be working, I'd say that you're all set.

All the best.

RamseyGooner · Answer

AjiteshArun Thanks a ton for your words. I just got done with my exam. With so many things to think about and all kinds of anxieties in the world, you surely alleviated one of them. I'm grateful.

Posted from my mobile device

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi RamseyGooner,

How did your exam go ? Do share your test day experience.

RamseyGooner · Answer

Hi Experts,

The test day experience with respect to windows 11 was pretty smooth. There were some issues but thode were majorly due to
the ESS browser not responding. I will write a detailed debrief. I have a question though, my unofficial score right after the exam was 10 points higher than my offical score which I received about in 12 hours. The V and Q individual scores were same as those of the unofficial report. Is this common?

AjiteshArun   GMATWhizTeam   bb

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi  RamseyGooner ,

Thanks for the update. As for the score, I wouldn't say it's common, but it's possible. This is according to GMAC itself, though they were talking about the regular GMAT at the time (I've never seen a test taker's GMAT score change). I'm not sure whether the reason they gave applies to the online GMAT.

I don't think they'll change anything, but maybe consider reaching out to them and letting them know about this?

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

How did things go with your test?

johnhuide3 · Answer

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