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Windows 11 upgrade checker tool for system requirements from windows 10?
To ensure your refurbished Windows 10 laptop is compatible with Windows 11 before upgrading, Microsoft provides a few reliable Windows 11 upgrade checker and methods:
1. PC Health Check App (Official Microsoft Tool)
Microsoft's official Windows 11 upgrade checker to verify if your PC meets Windows 11 system requirements.
How to use:
Download and install the app.
Run it to get a detailed compatibility report.
If your PC passes, you can upgrade confidently.
If it doesn't, the app will specify which requirements are not met.
2. Why the Upgrade Assistant May Fail
Sometimes, the Windows 11 Upgrade Assistant may crash or hang due to:
Compatibility issues.
Corrupted system files.
Hardware driver issues.
The PC Health Check is generally more reliable for compatibility assessment.
3. Alternative Method: Manual Requirements Check
You can verify the main Windows 11 requirements yourself:
TPM 2.0: Check via Device Manager or TPM Management.
Secure Boot: Check in BIOS/UEFI settings.
Processor: Must be on the list of supported CPUs.
RAM and Storage: Minimum is 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.
Graphics: Compatible DirectX 12 graphics / WDDM 2.x.