Microsoft has released a tool to assist users that are struggling to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 last week, but early adopters were quick to complain that a bug prevented them from upgrading without an explanation. According to these users, PC Health Check would only display a message that stated, “this PC can’t run Windows 11,” with no further information on how to rectify the issue.
Microsoft has now updated the PC Health Check app so it should be able to spell out exactly why a Windows 10 device can’t update to Windows 11, according to DigitalTrends.
With the completed update, PC Health Check should alert users to installation problems, such as insufficient disk space, an unsupported processor, or the lack of a TPM 2.0 chip. Microsoft requires these elements to run Windows 11, a decision that’s been the subject of controversy.
The full list of Windows 11 requirements is available on the operating system’s hardware requirements page, but the basic requirements include 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage; a compatible 64-bit processor (Intel 8th generation or newer, or AMD Ryzen 2000 series or newer); and a TPM 2.0 chip or a graphics card compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
If your system doesn’t meet these requirements, your PC must remain on Windows 10. Microsoft intends to support Windows 10 until October 14, 2025.
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