This post will guide you to check if Windows 11 can be installed on your computer along with tips for meeting requirements. Or you can create a bootable USB to bypass them to enjoy Windows 11.
As Windows 11 becomes available, numerous users are excited to upgrade their operating systems and enjoy the latest enhancements and features. Nevertheless, it's important to figure out whether your computer can support upgrading to Windows 11. From the official report, we can find the Windows 11 upgrade requirements here:
Therefore, before attempting to install the new OS, it is crucial to verify if your computer meets the necessary system requirements. This article aims to guide how to check the compatibility of your computer with Windows 11.
To ensure a smooth transition, Microsoft has established specific system requirements for Windows 11. In this part, we will share two practical Windows 11 compatibility checkers to guide you verify the system compatibility.
To determine if your computer is compatible with Windows 11, you can utilize the PC Health Check Tool created by Microsoft. This tool is specifically designed to assess the compatibility of your system. Follow the instructions below to check your computer's compatibility with Windows 11.
Step 1: Visit the official Microsoft website and download the PC Health Check Tool application.
Step 2: Launch it. On the main interface, click on "Check now".
Step 3: If your computer meets the requirements, you will receive a message stating "This PC can run Windows 11". Congratulations! You can proceed with the Windows 11 upgrade and start enjoying the new features.
Step 4. However, if your computer is incompatible, you will receive a warning message stating "This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements". You can click on "see all results" to identify the specific aspects that do not meet the requirements.
It is worth noting that the PC Health Check Tool offers a comprehensive inventory of potential reasons why your PC may not support Windows 11 updates. However, it does not provide remedies or solutions for these issues. People with limited computer knowledge may face challenges in finding the necessary fixes, which can require additional time and effort.
What's more, some users also report a situation where the PC health check says “Yes” but the Windows update says “No”. At this time, to make sure your device can run Windows 11 or not, it is advisable to have a deep check with a professional checker.
AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard as a powerful partition manager offers a function “Windows 11 Update Checker” which can deeply check your device. It can not only identify compatibility issues but also provide specific analysis for the problematic areas and suggests potential solutions to address compatibility concerns.
Step 1: Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard. On the main console, click on "Tools" and select "Windows 11 Update Checker".
Step 2: Click on "Start Check" to initiate the compatibility check process.
Step 3: Within a few seconds, you will receive the results. Unlike Microsoft's recommended tool, AOMEI Windows 11 Update Checker allows you to promptly fix any compatibility issues preventing your PC from upgrading to Windows 11 due to system restrictions.
Step 4: You can click on "Fix it" to access a detailed tutorial on how to upgrade the incompatible configuration.
By following this guide, you can make your computer compatible with Windows 11 updates. Moreover, some of the compatibility fixes can be implemented using the AOMEI software, saving you valuable time and effort in the process.
Although Windows 11 has higher requirements for upgrading, there are still some tricks worth trying for troubleshooting. Once you have completed these adjustments, you can reassess whether your computer meets the requirements for Windows 11. If not, you can also directly create a bootable USB to bypass all the requirements.
As previously mentioned, you have the option to update your incompatible configuration to meet the requirements of Windows 11. There are some options that you can adjust to meet the requirements. To save time and avoid shouldering the risk of data loss, it is recommended to upgrade to AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional. You can directly fix them in the all-in-one program instead of searching for relevant solutions separately.
• Extend drive space for storage requirement: Microsoft has stated that a minimum of 64GB of storage space is necessary. You can try the feature like allocating free space to C drive, moving installed programs to another drive or merging partitions to extend the drive space.
• Bypass TPM and Secure Boot requirement: TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are also the requirements for Windows 11 upgrading. However, you can enter the Registry Editor to make some changes, thus bypassing the upgrading checks.
• Convert MBR to GPT for system firmware requirement: Windows 11 only supports UEFI mode for booting, which is accompanied by the GPT partition scheme. Therefore, if your computer is currently using an MBR disk with BIOS mode, you will need to convert the MBR disk to a GPT disk and then switch from Legacy BIOS to UEFI in order to make your computer compatible.
For individuals whose computers do not meet the upgrading requirements for Windows 11, it is also advisable to create a Windows 11 bootable USB. Since Microsoft's built-in Windows To Go does not support Windows 11 bootable USB, you can also turn to that versatile software for help as well.
AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional also offers Windows To Go Creator function, allowing you to make a bootable USB and run Windows 11 on any PC even a Mac anytime and anywhere. Most importantly, you can easily enjoy Windows 11 without complex installation process.
Step 1. Plug the USB drive and make sure it is detected by your computer.
Step 2. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional. Then click "Tools"> "Windows To Go Creator" on the top menu.
Step 3. Choose "Create Windows To Go for personal computer" and click "Next". If you want to boot Windows from USB on Mac, you can choose the second option.
Step 4. Select a way to create Windows To Go. Choose the first option and click the folder icon to select Windows 11 ISO file manually. If you forget to download the file beforehand, you can get into it by clicking the link. After that, click "Next" to continue.
Step 5. Select a USB drive as your target drive and click "Proceed".
Step 6. Read the warning carefully, and then click "Yes" and then "Proceed".
To check if Windows 11 can be installed on your computer, you can choose to use the PC Health Check Tool or a powerful Windows 11 requirements checker, AOMEI Partition Assistant.
However, once you cannot meet the requirements, by using the robust and multifunctional tool, you can easily fix many issues when upgrading to Windows 11 as we mentioned before. Except for the Standard and Professional Edition, there is also the Server Edition can be chosen for Windows Server users to manage their devices.