How to use PC Health Check to check your computer’s compatibility with Windows 11
You want to upgrade your computer to Windows 11 but don’t know if the device is compatible? The instructions below will give you the answer.
Windows 11 is officially available and the biggest question of many users since Microsoft announced the first major operating system upgrade in 6 years is: Is my computer compatible and suitable for the update?
According to the company’s answer, Windows 11 will work on most PCs. This seems vague so Microsoft has a tool to check compatibility – the PC Health Check app. The app will tell users whether the computer meets the requirements to run Windows 11 and why, along with additional support if the device does not.
However, there is not only one way to check if the device works with Windows 11, but also other ways mentioned in this article.
Use Microsoft’s PC Health Check application
Step 1: Click on the Windows PC Health Check download box below.
Step 2: Open the file you just downloaded.
Step 3: Agree to the terms of service and click Install.
Step 4: Check the box Open Windows PC Health Check and choose Finish.
Step 5: The application home page opens with content PC health at a glance. At the top, in section Introducing Windowsclick Check now.
If your computer is not compatible, notify This PC doesn’t currently meet Windows 11 system requirements along with other information below.
If the computer is compatible, everyone will see a notification This PC meets Windows 11 requirements along with detailed information.
Use the WhyNotWin11 application
WhyNotWin11 is a good alternative to Windows PC Health Check. The app, created by a developer not affiliated with Microsoft, has a less user-friendly interface, but it will provide more information and go deeper into various potential compatibility issues.
Check out Microsoft’s list of system specifications for Windows 11
To determine whether a current PC can run Windows 11, users can view this list of system specifications on Microsoft’s website or in the following table. If the device is compatible, people can download the available free Windows 11 update.
| Processor | 1GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit system on chip or processor |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Memory | 64GB or more |
| System firmware | UEFI, Secure Boot capable |
| TPM | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 |
| Graphics card | Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver |
| Screen | Larger 9-inch HD (720p) display, 8 bits per color channel |
| Internet connection and Microsoft account | – For Windows 11 Home version: Internet connection; Microsoft account to complete device setup for first use. – For all versions of Windows 11: Internet access to perform updates, downloads, and use some features; Microsoft account for some features. |
Most of the latest computers are now capable of running Trusted Platform Module version 2.0 (TPM 2.0). TPM 2.0 is a mandatory requirement to run Windows 11, serving as an important foundation for security-related features. On Windows 11, TPM 2.0 is used for a variety of features, including Windows Hello (for identity protection) and BitLocker (for data protection).
If you need to enable TPM, these settings are managed through the UEFI BIOS (computer firmware) and may vary depending on your device. You can access these settings by selecting: Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Restart now.
On the next screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart to make changes. These settings are sometimes located in a submenu in the UEFI BIOS, usually named Advanced, Security or Trusted Computing. The option to enable TPM may be displayed under names such as: Security Device, Security Device Support, TPM State, AMD fTPM switch, AMD PSP fTPM, Intel PTT or Intel Platform Trust Technology.
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