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ElliottHayes
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Jan 21, 2026

Why my victus laptop won't update to windows 11 in 2026?

It is a HP Victus laptop purchased a few years ago and for some reason it won't update to Windows 11 in 2026. Windows Update either doesn't show the upgrade option at all, or it keeps failing / stayi...
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DaxxonSawyer
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Jan 21, 2026

Windows 11 has specific hardware and system requirements, leading many users to encounter upgrade failures on laptops. Common causes include key features not enabled, hardware not meeting minimum standards, or insufficient storage space.

Troubleshooting Laptop Upgrade Issues to Windows 11

  • Download Microsoft's official PC Health Check tool, which accurately identifies specific problems blocking the system update.

TPM 2.0 Not Enabled

  • Restart the computer → Press F2/F10/Del/Esc during startup to enter BIOS/UEFI → Locate the Security or Advanced settings → Enable TPM/PTT/fTPM (Trusted Platform Module) → Save and exit.

Secure Boot Not Enabled

  • Enter BIOS/UEFI → Locate the Boot or Security options → Enable Secure Boot → Save and exit.

Insufficient Storage Space

  • Update requires at least 64GB of available space; 80GB is recommended for stability. Use the previously provided cleanup solution to free up space.

CPU/Memory Not Supported

  • Minimum requirements: Intel 8th Gen or newer processor, 4GB+ RAM , 64GB+ storage

After completing the troubleshooting and fixes above, you can attempt the Windows 11 upgrade again. These steps typically resolve common upgrade obstacles. Good luck!

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