Many people are reporting the problem of “This PC Can’t Run Windows 11”. There might be two reasons for this. Either the TPM is not installed in the motherboard, or it is installed but is disabled by default. In this blog, we will help you enable the TPM and also solve the problem of ‘This PC Can’t Run Windows 11’. But let’s first look at some of the system requirements set by Microsoft to make a switch from Windows 10 to 11.
- System architecture: 64-bit Display: 720p with a screen size of minimum 9-inch
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster with minimum 2 cores
- Storage: 64 GB
- RAM: 4 GB
- Firmware: Secure Boot enabled UEFI
- Trusted Platform Module: Version 2.0
How to check the Windows 11 compatibility with third-party Software Easily:
Microsoft has their app called PC health check, which is simple and the best. This app will simply explain to you the error of “This PC Can’t Run Windows 11” and what the error pertains to. But the sad part is that the company has pulled the app and has promised to relaunch the app with more useful features.
Until then, we have an unofficial third-part app which is called WhyNotWin11 from GitHub. You can follow the steps given below:
- Firstly, visit the GitHub page and install the app on your computer.
- Secondly, openWhyNotWin11 on your computer and let the app scan your computer.
- The scan will take a minute or two to complete. Then, you will see a description breakdown of software/hardware that is disabled or missing to run Windows 11 OS.
You can check the Secure Boot and TPM versions here. If your TPM is disabled, you can easily activate it from the Windows UEFI settings menu.
What is TPM 2.0?
The full form of TPM is Trusted Platform Module. It is a hardware module that comes in handy when your system requires a secure boot and also while checking your system integrity. TPM also comes in the use of the Windows operating system for file and disk encryption along with BitLocker.
How to Enable TPM and Secure Boot in UEFI
It is very easy to activate the Secure boot or TPM on your computer. You just need to shut down your computer. The only thing that you have to keep in mind is that you have to keep pressing a special key. This is to go to a UEFI menu based on your computer/laptop manufacturer.
For example, if you have an HP Spectre laptop, you have to press the Esc key. Also, some of the OEMs provide you with the keys to press while booting up the system.
Follow the steps given below:
- Firstly, go to your security tab.
- Now take a look at your TPM state that will be under the Secure Boot Mode menu.
- If it is not activated, then activate it.
- Now slide to the Boot menu.
- You have to enable the secure boot from the boot menu. One thing that you have to keep in mind is that you have to press the F10 key to save the changes and then exit the mode. Then your computer will reboot automatically.
- After your system finishes rebooting, open the WhyNotWin11 app again, and you can check. The error will be gone. And your system will be compatible with Windows 11.
Conclusion:
The company is just putting the Windows 11 criteria a bit higher than the past OS updates. So, if you are getting an error message “This PC Can’t Run Windows 11”. Here is how you can fix it by going to the UEFI and make relevant changes.
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