Microsoft has announced that the upcoming Windows 11 will feature many changes compared with previous versions. The updated operating system will offer new features, which have excited most users, although some feel it could offer more functionality.
However, this upgrade also has its drawbacks, as the company has announced that the requirements of the new operating system may leave some older PC models incompatible with the new version of Windows. As a result, many users want confirmation that their computer will be able to run the new version of Windows. If you would also like to check whether your computer is compatible with the new operating system, you can do so by following the steps below.
The PC Health Check Tool checks your PC health
The new support page for Windows 11 on Microsoft’s website lists its features and the most frequently asked questions from users. Once you have downloaded the PC Health Check tool, you will be able to check whether your computer can run Windows 11.
Start by downloading the PC health check tool and opening it. The installer will display a screen where you can accept the licence terms and click the “Install” button. Once the app has finished installing, click “Finish”. Make sure the “Open Windows PC Health Check” box is ticked. Once you open the tool, your computer’s configuration will appear on the left, along with an “Introducing Windows 11” banner. To proceed, click “Check now” so that the tool can analyse your computer and let you know whether it is compatible with Windows 11.
If your PC is compatible, a pop-up message will appear notifying you that “This PC can run Windows 11”. However, if the message “This PC can’t run Windows 11” appears, you will need to buy a new PC compatible with the new operating system in the future.
This way, you can check whether your computer is compatible with Windows 11 and upgrade your PC’s operating system as soon as it becomes available.
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