Microsoft could potentially enable users to verify their eligibility for upgrading to Windows 11 through Windows Update. This approach is simpler than using other tools. So, how does this process work to determine if your computer can handle the new Windows operating system? This MiniTool article explains it all.

Checking Windows 11 Upgrade Eligibility Before Updating

Windows 11 is set to launch on October 5, 2021. Microsoft has officially announced this. If you plan to upgrade to Windows 11 at that time, you must ensure that your device meets the minimum system requirements. Manually checking each requirement would take a considerable amount of time.

To simplify this process, Microsoft introduced a dedicated tool, PC Health Check (currently updated and available only to Insiders in the Windows Insider Program), for users to assess Windows 11 compatibility.

Windows Update May Soon Offer Windows 11 Compatibility Checks

Even though PC Health Check isn't a third-party tool, you still need to download and install it to use it. Microsoft is currently testing a new sidebar notification in Windows Update. This notification will display This PC can run Windows 11 if your computer supports running Windows 11.

How to Use Windows Update to Check Windows 11 Compatibility?

Once this feature becomes available, you can navigate to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and look at the right-hand sidebar for a message indicating This PC can run Windows 11.

Here’s a screenshot from Windows Latest to give you an idea of what the sidebar message might look like:

Currently, this feature is not accessible to the general public. However, it is expected to roll out to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. If you're part of this group, you can try it out.

If Microsoft eventually makes this feature publicly available, you can use Windows Update to check if your device is compatible with Windows 11. However, if your machine doesn't meet the criteria, you won't receive detailed information about why it's not eligible or how to fix it.

Additional Updates on Windows 11

Meanwhile, several changes have been made. For instance, Microsoft has updated the list of supported CPUs for Windows 11. However, they also acknowledged that Windows 11 can be installed on devices with unsupported CPUs, although doing so is not recommended due to potential bugs and issues.

The anticipated support for Android apps feature won't be included in this fall's Windows 11 update. Don't fret, as it hasn't been canceled. It might appear in a future update later this year. Alternatively, it could debut in the next major feature update, Windows 11 22H2, scheduled for release in fall 2022.

Challenges During Windows 11 Upgrades

After or during your upgrade to Windows 11, you might face various issues. Here are some common scenarios:

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• [Best Fixes] Windows 11 Green Screen of Death

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