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PC health check says I'm eligible for windows 11 but update doesn't
You are not the first person to encounter this error "PC health check says i'm eligible for Windows 11 but Windows update doesn't ", don't worry. Adjusting Group Policy settings can sometimes help in scenarios where your PC is technically eligible for Windows 11, but Windows Update isn't offering the upgrade. This method is more advanced and typically used by IT professionals, but here's a simplified overview:
How to Use Group Policy if PC health check says i'm eligible for Windows 11 but Windows update doesn't:
1. Open Group Policy Editor:
Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to Windows Update Settings:
Go to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business.
3. Configure the Policy:
Look for the setting called Select the target Feature Update version.
Double-click it and set it to Enabled.
In the options, specify the version you want, e.g., 21H2 or the specific Windows 11 version number.
4. Force the Update Check:
After applying the policy, run gpupdate /force in Command Prompt to refresh policies.
Then, check Windows Update again to see if the upgrade prompt appears.