Windows 11 install

Question

I used to have an install windows 11 option, but not it is showing that my PC does not meet what windows 11 needs. What changed? I have a newer PC that should be more that what windows 11 needs. How can I find out what is missing?

Thank you

Answer 1

Hello!

• Download the utility below and submit a screenshot.

https://github.com/rcmaehl/WhyNotWin11/releases/download/2.0.1/WhyNotWin11.exe

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What are your PC's specifications?

1. Press WINDOWS + X > Maximize the window > Select Task Manager > Click the Performance tab.
2. Click CPU > Take a Screenshot of the Window.

Answer 2

PC health check shows I can upgrade but windows update says no

Answer 3

If your PC is suddenly showing that it does not meet the requirements for Windows 11, there are a few steps you can take to determine what might be missing. Windows 11 has specific hardware requirements that must be met, including:

1. Processor: Must be 1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
2. RAM: At least 4 GB of RAM.
3. Storage: A minimum of 64 GB available storage.
4. System Firmware: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 is required.
5. Graphics Card: Must be compatible with DirectX 12 or later with a WDDM 2.0 driver.
6. Secure Boot: This feature must be enabled in the BIOS/UEFI settings.

To find out what is missing, you can use the PC Health Check tool provided by Microsoft. This tool will check your system against the Windows 11 requirements and inform you of any issues. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Download and install the PC Health Check tool from Microsoft’s website.
2. Run the tool and select the option to check for Windows 11 compatibility.
3. Review the results: The tool will indicate if your PC meets the requirements and specify any components that do not.

If you find that certain features like TPM or Secure Boot are not enabled, you may need to access your BIOS/UEFI settings to enable them.

Make sure to check for any recent updates or changes to your hardware that might have affected compatibility as well.