Microsoft Windows 11 is here, and you can use the company’s PC Health Check app to check whether your PC meets the minimum system requirements to install Windows 11. Unfortunately, for many users, running the PC Health Check app can bring this PC back to life. Run Windows 11 Error.
You will most likely face this error if the app finds your system hardware to be incompatible with Windows 11. Fortunately, there are workarounds to resolve this annoying error that may be preventing you from successfully upgrading to Windows 11.
If you are facing similar errors, it is possible that your PC does not meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11. That said, the error could be a false flag as well as it will not detect a Secure Boot and TMP 2.0-supported system if the features are disabled in the BIOS.
What are the system requirements to install Windows 11?
Interestingly, the official Windows 11 system requirements are not the most onerous, and most modern systems should support it out of the box. However, there are some upgrades from Windows 10.
If you are facing similar errors, it is possible that your PC does not meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11. That said, the error could be a false flag as well as it will not detect a Secure Boot and TMP 2.0-supported system if the features are disabled in the BIOS.
What are the system requirements to install Windows 11?
Interestingly, the official Windows 11 system requirements are not the most onerous, and most modern systems should support it out of the box. However, there are some upgrades from Windows 10.
You may encounter the above error while installing Windows 11 from a mounted ISO via a bootable drive or setup file.
What is UEFI boot mode?
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a booting method designed to replace the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). In legacy boot, the system uses the BIOS firmware for booting.
In general, it is recommended to install Windows using the newer UEFI mode as it comes with more security features such as Secure Boot than the legacy BIOS mode. You can learn more about BIOS here.
What Causes “The PC Can’t Run Windows 11 Error”?
This error occurs when you run PC Health Check app to check whether your PC supports Windows 11 or not. This can also happen when you try to install Windows 11 from a bootable flash drive or use a setup file from a mounted ISO.
For Windows 11 to be compatible with your computer, it must support UEFI with Secure Boot, and have TPM 1.2 or 2.0 enabled. Since Windows 11 requires a UEFI Secure Boot compatible system, setup will fail to detect the required features if you have installed Windows 10 via legacy boot mode.
This will trigger This PC cannot install Windows 11 error because the system requirements are not met. Even if your PC supports both Secure Boot and TMP 2.0, you may still have to enable them to resolve the error manually.
If you use legacy boot mode, you need to set the boot mode to UEFI in your BIOS setup (and possibly also turn on TMP 1.2/2.0) to enable the Secure Boot feature.
How to fix “This PC can’t run Windows 11 error?”
To fix this error, you should set the boot mode to UEFI and enable Secure Boot, and then make sure TPM 1.2/2.0 is enabled on your computer. Please note that the names of the tabs may differ between manufacturers, but the instructions should roughly translate across hardware.
1. Enable Secure Boot in Windows 10
Close all open windows and save your work. Then shut down your PC.
Restart your system and start pressing F2 to enter BIOS setup. Different laptop and PC manufacturers may use other function keys such as F12, F10, F8, or the Esc key to enter the BIOS. If you need help, check out our guide on how to enter the BIOS for more tips.
Once you have enabled Secure Boot and UEFI in boot mode, make sure TPM 1.2/2.0 is also enabled for your PC. Therefore, do not close the BIOS setup menu yet.
2. Enable TMP 1.2/2.0 to fix “This PC cannot install Windows 11 error”
That’s it. You have successfully enabled Secure Boot Compatibility and TMP 2.0 on Windows 10. Restart your PC, run the PC Health Checkup tool, or install Windows 11 to see if the error is resolved.
3. Bypass TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot Requirement Using Registry Editor
If your PC doesn’t support Secure Boot and TPM 2.0, you can bypass the restriction using a workaround.