If your computer is more than four years old, buy a new one with Windows 11 pre-installed or a computer with the appropriate hardware to update from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Upgrade a non-compatible computer to support Windows 11 If it does not meet the requirements, a summary of what requirements are not met is displayed. Click the Check Now button.Īfter the health check completes, a window appears showing if your computer meets the Windows 11 system requirements. When the download is complete, install and run the PC Health Check application. To download PC Health Check, click the Get PC Health Check link in the Windows Update tool, or click the Download PC Health Check App link on Microsoft's official Windows 11 website. Running a PC Health Check lets you know which system requirements are not met. If the tool tells you your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 system requirements, download and run Microsoft's PC Health Check application.

If your computer is not compatible with Windows 11, you see a message stating This PC doesn't currently meet all the system requirements for Windows 11. To upgrade, click the Download and install button and follow the prompts.

If you see a message stating Upgrade to Windows 11 is ready, in the Windows Update window, your computer is compatible. Open the Windows Update tool by pressing the Windows key, typing Windows Update, and pressing Enter.

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