

Earlier, the app was available as an optional 13MB download on Microsoft’s website. Microsoft said on its support page that the app would be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. Also Read - Google Chrome to drop support for Windows 7 and 8.1 next year However, Microsoft will not install PC health checks on Windows 11 devices. The health check app comes with a dashboard through which you can monitor your system’s health and troubleshoot to improve its performance. Here's the full list of system requirements for Windows 11, including at least 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and a 720p display larger than 9 inches diagonally.Microsoft’s own tool for determining device compatibility- the PC health check app tells you if your computer meets the requirements to run Windows 11 is now rolling out for Windows 10, version 2004, and later devices. What are the system requirements to run Windows 11? If your machine is compatible, you can download the Windows 11 update for free when it becomes available. To determine if your current PC will be able to run Windows 11, you can check out this list of system specifications on Microsoft's website, or in the chart below. Option 3: Check Microsoft's list of system specifications for Windows 11 Here's more information from TechRadar on how to use it to determine your own device's compatibility with Windows 11. The Github app, created by a developer not affiliated with Microsoft, has a less friendly interface, but it should give you more information and go into more detail about various potential compatibility issues. Option 2: Try the WhyNotWin11 app to check Windows 11 compatibilityĪn open-source app called WhyNotWin11 is a good alternative to the PC Health Check app. 5, but Microsoft is planning a staggered rollout, and many devices will not see the upgrade until 2022. The official Windows 11 release date was Oct. If your machine is compatible, you can download the Windows 11 update for free. If your machine isn't compatible, you'll get a message that says, " This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements," with more information below. The app home page that pops up says, "PC health at a glance." At the top, a box reads, "Introducing Windows 11." Click Check now.

Here's what you'll see after running the updated Microsoft PC Health Check app if your device is not compatible with Windows 11.Ģ. Make sure the box is checked that says Open PC Health Check, and click Finish. Open the file, agree to the terms of service and click Install. Option 1: Use Microsoft's PC Health Check app to see if your computer can run Windows 11įollow these steps to test whether your PC meets the system requirements for Windows 11.ġ.
