Putting an end to the incessant rumors, Microsoft finally introduced the next generation desktop operating system, Windows 11. This version of Windows brings a completely new user interface, a centered taskbar, redesigned Start Menu, Android app support and more. While we expected the company to release the preview build soon after the event, Microsoft had different plans.
The Redmond giant has released Windows 11 official system requirements and a PC Health Check tool to allow users to check if they will get the Windows 11 update. And if you’ve ever used the PC Health Check app, you know it’s barebones and buggy. It does not explain why you are seeing the “This PC Cannot Run Windows 11” error and how to fix it. Do not worry! A free, open-source application called WhyNotWin11 comes to your rescue and will tell you exactly why your computer cannot be upgraded to Windows 11.
Find out Why Your PC Can’t Upgrade to Windows 11
Before explaining how to download and use this third-party application to check why your computer cannot run Windows 11, let’s take a quick look at the categories that the application checks on your computer, including SecureBoot, TPM, and compatible CPU. computer.
What WhyNotWin11 App Controls All Categories
Hard Floor Controls
- Number of Cores (CPU) >= 2
- CPU Frequency >= 1GHZ
- CPU Architecture = 64-bit (Windows 11 does not support 32-bit processors)
- RAM Installed >= 4GB
- Available warehouse >= 64GB
- Secure Boot
Soft Ground Controls
- TPM Version >= 2.0
- Windows 11 CPU Compatibility list. You can check the list of Intel, AMD and Qualcomm CPUs compatible with Windows 11 via the linked article.
Other Categories
- DirectX 12
- WDDM2
- Boot Method
- Partition Type
Using the WhyNotWin11 App to Check Why Your Computer Can’t Run Windows 11
1. First, go to: this Github page and Download the WhyNotWin11 tool on your existing Windows 10 PC.
2. Now Microsoft blocks the download if you are using Edge browser as the app is not signed. you will see “WhyNotWin11.exe has been blocked because it may harm your device” error. Don’t worry though. It will not harm your computer and you can bypass it.
note: If you are using Google Chrome or any other browser on Windows 10, the app will be downloaded immediately. However, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen blocks the application from running when you open the EXE file. You will see a “Windows has protected your PC” message where you need to tap on “More info -> Run anyway” to use the WhyNotWin11 tool.
3. For Edge users, hover over the error message in the “Downloads” section and click the three-dot menu icon. At that time, Click on “Hold” from the drop-down menu.
4. Next, in the “This app may harm your device” drop-down menu, Click “Show more” and then “Keep it anyway” to download the tool
5. Now double-click the WhyNotWin11.exe file to check your computer’s compatibility with Windows 11. The tool takes a few minutes to perform the check, so be patient and wait for the results. As you can see in the picture below, my Xiaomi Mi Notebook is eligible for Windows 11 update:
The Perfect Solution to ‘This PC Cannot Run Windows 11’ Error!
Yes, if you have used Microsoft’s official PC Health Check application and encountered the error “This computer cannot run Windows 11”, this open source application will tell you what exactly does not comply with the Windows 11 system requirements. computer. If you discover that the TPM or SecureBoot is the source of the problem, we’ve explained how to enable them in this nifty guide to fix the “This computer cannot run Windows 11” error. We are currently working on a detailed explainer on what TPM is and how to enable it, so stay tuned for more details. Until then, let us know in the comments section if your PC is compatible with Windows 11. Also, share your thoughts on the new Windows 11 design changes and Android app support.
