Windows 11 · Windows
Fix the “This PC can’t run Windows 11” message
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Answer
Run PC Health Check and address only the requirement it identifies, such as TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, storage, memory or an unsupported processor.
Run PC Health Check
Install Microsoft's PC Health Check app and select Check now to see the exact eligibility result.
Compare the requirement
Compare the result with Microsoft's current CPU, TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot, memory and storage requirements.
Use manufacturer firmware guidance
If TPM or Secure Boot is supported but disabled, follow the PC manufacturer's exact UEFI instructions. Back up the BitLocker recovery key first.
Do not bypass unsupported hardware
If the processor or hardware is unsupported, use a supported Windows device rather than registry or installation-media bypasses.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If the problem continues, note the exact error or device state and compare it with the linked Microsoft Support guidance before reinstalling, resetting, or deleting data.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Windows.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform update.