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Memphissin
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Aug 04, 2026

Windows Update says my pc doesn't meet windows 11 requirements

My PC is currently running Windows 10. Before upgrading to Windows 11, I already read the system requirements. In fact, the PC Health Check app says my PC meets Windows 11 requirements. However, when I started the upgrade from Windows Update, it says:

Your PC doesn't currently meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11

Why this happened and how to fix this? 

 

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  • Check TPM & Secure Boot Status uses built‑in Windows system tools, but it cannot fix system incompatibility directly when PC Health Check says my PC is compatible but Windows Update says it doesn't currently meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11, as it only reads existing hardware‑firmware status.

    It allows you to quickly verify TPM version and Secure Boot state inside Windows, but using this feature may require you to enter BIOS to modify settings if items show non‑compliant results.

    First, check your TPM status. Press Windows Key + R, type tpm.msc, and press Enter.

    • If it shows TPM 2.0 → Normal.
    • If it shows TPM 1.2 or No TPM → You need to enable TPM 2.0 in the BIOS.
    • Press the Windows key + R, type msinfo32, and then press Enter.
    • Look for the Secure Boot status.
    • If it shows Enabled → Normal.
    • If it shows Disabled → You need to enable Secure Boot in the BIOS.

    This method only detects the current system‑visible configuration and will not resolve PC Health Check says my PC is compatible but Windows Update says it doesn't currently meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11 if the real restriction lies in BIOS‑level hidden options, so it is only suitable for users who are ready to adjust motherboard firmware settings.

    If you don’t want to enter BIOS, you can look for known bypass approaches. This is only a diagnostic step, so you should not skip it before Windows 11 upgrade attempts.