

That gives it the option to be a bit more picky about hardware, even going so far as to block powerful CPUs that are just a little too old. Although, free upgrades are still a new thing for Microsoft. In the past, if a PC was physically powerful enough to run the new software, it would get the update. Microsoft’s narrower hardware support for Windows 11 is a departure for the company. The app was light on details when Microsoft announced the new OS, but it’s been updated with more info and ways you might be able to make it compatible, reports Ars Technica.

It has limited which CPUs and security features you need before upgrading to Windows 11, and the PC Health Check app has been the primary way to know whether your system is supported. Select Check for updates.Windows 11 is just around the corner, and Microsoft is not playing games when it comes to hardware requirements. If you don't receive this automatically, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.

This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. Important You must restart your device after you install these required updates. Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update. You can uninstall PC Health Check by going to Apps > Apps & Features > App list (Windows PC Health Check) > Uninstall. PC Health Check users will not be able to turn off automatic updates. Important By default, when you open the PC Health Check application, it will automatically install important application updates when they become available. Tips on PC health: Provides additional tips to improve overall PC health and performance. Startup time: Manage startup programs to improve startup time. Storage capacity: View the storage usage for the main drive that contains files, apps, and Windows. Windows Update: Keep your device secure by always running the latest version of Windows 10.īattery capacity: View the battery capacity relative to the original for devices that use a single or multiple batteries. Windows 11 eligibility: Provides a comprehensive eligibility check based on the minimum system requirements for Windows 11.īackup and sync: Sign in or create a Microsoft account to sync device preferences across devices and set up Microsoft OneDrive to protect your files.

PC Health Check includes diagnostics to monitor device health and troubleshooting to improve performance, all from the convenience of a single dashboard. However, we will not install PC Health Check on Windows 11 devices. This update installs the PC Health Check application onto Windows 10,version 20H2 and later devices.
