Update Windows docs (#41423)

- Document Arm64 support
- Document minimum Windows version requirements

Release Notes:

- N/A
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### 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.
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#### 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.