Windows 10: My PC meets requirements for Windows 11 but it won't let me upgrade. Any ideas as to why?

Discus and support My PC meets requirements for Windows 11 but it won't let me upgrade. Any ideas as to why? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; HI,so i have checked and my PC meets all minimum requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. i am allowed to download windows 11, which i have done. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by gporter1983, Mar 15, 2025.

  1. My PC meets requirements for Windows 11 but it won't let me upgrade. Any ideas as to why?


    HI,so i have checked and my PC meets all minimum requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. i am allowed to download windows 11, which i have done. I went through the set up process and when it goes to install i get the following message.Can anyone advise why i cannot upgrade?Thanks,Gary

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    gporter1983, Mar 15, 2025
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  2. yahanna Win User

    Why can't my Processor meet requirement for a Win 11 Upgrade ???

    I'm confused about a notification from Microsoft about upgrading to win 11. The notification said my PC doesn't meet a requirement which makes 0 sense. It says my CPU isn't on an approved list of CPUs. But my processor is crazy fast. How is this possible? Below is a screenshot of what it claims I require although again it makes 0 sense. Can someone tell me if this is a joke from Microsoft or is this a mistake? Is win 11 all that and better than 10?
    My PC meets requirements for Windows 11 but it won't let me upgrade. Any ideas as to why? 351317d1636724024t-why-cant-my-processor-meet-requirement-win-11-upgrade-44.png
     
    yahanna, Mar 15, 2025
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  3. PaulPChou Win User
    My PC meets the requirements and still cannot upgrade to Windows 11

    If your device meets the requirements, you can use the Windows upgrade assistant. But if it does not meet the requirements, then do not upgrade to Windows 11.
     
    PaulPChou, Mar 15, 2025
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  4. My PC meets requirements for Windows 11 but it won't let me upgrade. Any ideas as to why?

    Windows 11 upgrades installs, then claims the VM does not meet the requirements. (VMware Fusion)

    I can start the upgrade from windows 10 to 11 using the windows 11 installation tool.

    The installation tool says my PC (actually a VM) is compatible, so I accept the license agreement and start the installation.

    It downloads windows 11, verifies it, **Does the installation step**, and then, when you would think it would reboot. It displays a 'This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements.

    And under 'here's why' - nothing is shown.

    This is with a Windows 11 VM under Fusion.

    Any Ideas?
     
    GregJohnson, Mar 15, 2025
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My PC meets requirements for Windows 11 but it won't let me upgrade. Any ideas as to why?

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