Leaked screenshots reveal the new dark theme in Windows 11

During the launch event last week, Microsoft revealed the new dark theme coming with Windows 11. At the event, Microsoft only provided a glimpse of the dark theme. Recently, a Microsoft employee posted several screenshots of Windows 11 Build 22000.51 on the web. You can check out the screenshot gallery below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new dark theme looks great in all the following components of Windows.

• Start menu/Desktop
• Widgets
• Settings
• File Explorer

Source: Alumia_italia

Leaked screenshots reveal the new dark theme in Windows 11

This week, Microsoft will release the first Windows 11 preview build to Insiders in the Dev Channel. The build version is expected to be 22000.51. Recently, some new screenshots of Windows 11 preview build 22000.51 got leaked online. In one of the File Explorer screenshots, we can notice the new context menu (check the image above). As you can see in the screenshot, the new context menu looks clean with Fluent Design-inspired icons.

The problem with Microsoft’s design has always been consistency. Microsoft should mandate developers to follow one context menu design for modern Windows apps in Windows 11. In Windows 10, every Microsoft app had its own context menu design. Look at the image below.

Let us know your thoughts on the new context menu in Windows 11.

via: ALumia_Italia

Microsoft is updating the context menu with Windows 11

Microsoft may have inadvertently confirmed Windows 11 release date

Microsoft is expected to release the first Dev build of Windows 11 this week and while Insiders are excited to test the first official Windows 11 build, there are speculations about the OS starting to ship either in October or holiday 2021. The likelihood of the next version of Windows shipping to the general public in October, however, is higher as a Teams message from Panos Panay may have hinted at the October release date.

As spotted by The Verge, Panos Panay, while talking about Windows 11, sent out a Teams message that reads “can’t wait until October.” While this could mean something else, experts are of the view that Panos confirmed the October release date with a cryptic message. The exact release date, however, is still not out yet.

Microsoft watcher Zac Bowden also highlighted the possibility of Windows 11 coming in the month of October this year. And now with a hint, if at all, from Microsoft, chances are high that the new version of Windows will start to become available for eligible users in October. While there is still some degree of uncertainty with regards to the release date, we’re willing to bet that the Windows 11 stable version won’t be available until October.

Before you get too excited about Windows 11, you should take note that the upcoming Windows OS won’t be available to PCs that meet the minimum hardware requirements. So, you should definitely check whether your PC is eligible to get the update. You can click here to know whether you’re eligible for the update.

Microsoft may have inadvertently confirmed Windows 11 release date

Microsoft has released version v0.41.2 of their PowerToys utility. Powertoys include a tool to rename files, a keyboard manager and application launcher, image resizer, colour picker, microphone muter, and more.

The update focuses mainly on stability and optimization but also brings a brand-new tool – Awake, which allows Power-Users to now keep their computer awake on demand.

Changelog:

• Shortcut guide removed support for long Win press to activate. Now supports Win + ? by default
• Turned off FancyZones canvas editor magnetic snapping to allow keyboard support
• Updated Color Picker GIF for OOBE.
• Removed outdated MSIX code
• Upgraded all projects to Modern WPF 0.94
• Dropped support for the module interface API to save settings
• Removed Winstore dependency

General

• Improved auto-update experience in PowerToys Settings
• Updated general bug report information to be more robust
• Improved settings layout for radio button groups. Updated images and menu for OOBE.
• Localization updates

Awake

• New Awake utility added! Power-Users can now keep their computer awake on-demand without having to manage its power settings.

Color Picker

• Improvements to Color Picker’s zoom functionality.
• Prevent duplicate colors from appearing in selection history
• Improved UX to better support keyboard navigation.
• Fixed OOBE hotkey description.

FancyZones

• Full keyboard support for canvas editor’s main window and context.
• New support for faster layout selection by double clicking a desired layout from the editor to automatically apply it and dismiss the editor.
• New zone activation behaviour allows users to snap a window to the zone who’s center is closest to the cursor.
• Added process icon for FancyZones.
• Fixed issue with zoning minimized windows.
• Fixed a bunch of accessibility bugs
• Now an independent exe, detached from the runner process.

File Explorer Add-Ons

• Adjusted Markdown newline behaviour to be less strict so the add-on behaves more like GitHub implementations
  Image Resizer
• Fixed bug with custom size option where leaving a height/width value blank caused the output to be a 1 x 1 square pixel. Now the blank value automatically adjusts to the height/width that was set.

Image Resizer

• Fixed bug where specifying a width but no height generated a 1×1 px image instead of auto-adjusting the height.

PowerRename

• Fixed File Explorer crash when running PowerRename

PowerToys Run

• Multiple crashing bugs resolved.
• New Unit Converter plugin! Activate in the query prompt with the default activation phrase %%. Ex: %% 10 ft in m.
• New Windows Settings plugin! Search for specific Windows settings from PowerToys Run by utilizing the default activation phrase $ followed by the desired setting. Ex: $ Add/Remove Programs or $ Device:.
• Updated the URL plugin to enable quickly launching the default browser with the action keyword, which defaults to //.
• Added remainder/modulo support for Calculator plugin via % operator.
• Faster launching from improved Win32 program indexing.
• Search text results now highlight matched characters from input.

Settings / Welcome to PowerToys

• Fixed Color Picker’s key-binding information

Shortcut Guide

• Customize key-binding from settings menu
• Took Shortcut guide out of the runner process to remove unnecessary interdependencies

Installer

• Updated .NET Core dependency to 3.1.15
• Reduced the network traffic by making the updater not download files when they’re already cached

The new PowerToys v0.41.2 for Windows 10 released with tool to keep your PC Awake

 

The first Windows 11 preview build has been released, and users are reporting being unable to install it for not meeting minimum system requirements.

 

Last week, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 is their next version of Windows and that Windows Insiders would get their first chance of testing the preview builds this week.

 

As part of this announcement, Microsoft also released the Windows 11 hardware requirements, which state that a TPM 2.0 security processor is required to upgrade or install Windows 11.

 

This requirement caused quite an uproar as it would cause many computers which run Windows 10 perfectly to no longer be compatible with Windows 11.

 

However, Microsoft stated that Windows Insiders who are already running in the 'Dev' channel could still install the Windows 11 preview builds even if they don't meet minimum system requirements.

 

"While we recommend that all PCs meet the full hardware requirements for Windows 11, we are allowing some limited exceptions as we apply these new restrictions."

 

"All Windows Insiders who have already been installing builds from the Dev Channel on their PCs up through June 24, 2021 will be allowed to continue installing Windows 11 Insider Preview builds even if their PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements."

 

Today, Microsoft released the Windows 11 Preview build 22000.51 to Windows Insiders in the 'Dev' channel.

For devices that do not meet the minimum system requirements, the Windows Insider Program settings warns:

"Your PC does meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. Your device may continue to receive Insider Preview builds until Windows 11 is generally available, at which time it is recommended to clean install to Windows 10."

However, when existing users in the 'Dev' channel try to install the preview build, a setup program is launched called 'WindowsUpdateBox.exe' that states that the device does not meet hardware requirements.

 

This error is shown even for users on the 'Dev' channel who were told they could still install the Windows 11 preview builds.

Even more frustrating is that users receive messages about missing system requirements even if they use modern hardware such as an RTX 3060 and a 10th generation Intel CPU.

 

BleepingComputer has reached out to Microsoft about these issues but has not heard back at this time.

Windows 11 preview build installs failing due to system requirements

Windows 11 preview build 22000.51 released - here's how to download

Microsoft teases new design for Windows 11 native apps

But moreover, Microsoft drew a hard line on CPU generations that are supported. For Intel, you need eighth-gen or newer, and for AMD, you need Ryzen 3000 or newer. There was a bit of outrage over this. Fortunately, Microsoft announced today that it might just open things up to Intel’s seventh-generation chips and AMD Zen 1.

In a blog post explaining the new system requirements, it said that Windows 11 is meant to be a set of features, so it needs to be installed on chips that can support those features. That includes eighth-gen and newer Intel, AMD Zen 2, and Qualcomm 7 and 8 series. It also said that Intel sixth-gen and older, and AMD pre-Zen simply can’t meet the criteria for Windows 11. However, Intel’s seventh-generation chips and AMD Zen 1 might be OK. It’s going to test them out with Insiders.

Specifically, the blog post said, “As we release to Windows Insiders and partner with our OEMs, we will test to identify devices running on Intel 7th generation and AMD Zen 1 that may meet our principles. We’re committed to sharing updates with you on the results of our testing over time, as well as sharing additional technical blogs.”

While TPM 2.0 is a requirement for Windows 11, that’s not the only thing that the new chips are required for. There are newer security features to be considered, and the CPU needs to have adopted the new Windows Driver model.

This explains why the minimum requirements for Windows 11 when it ships are different from the requirements for testing it out in the Windows Insider Program. You’ll be able to enroll a PC with a seventh-gen Intel CPU, such as the very newest Microsoft Surface Studio 2, but you might not be able to run Windows 11 when it comes out.

One other thing that Microsoft noted is that it’s pulling the PC Health app, which was designed to help you know if your PC is compatible with Windows 11. It’s going to work on making it better, and then it will re-release the app.

Source : https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-117th-gen-intel-1st-gen-ryzen-cpus/

In a tweet responding to a question by a fan, the Twitter account for Windows said that the rollout for existing PCs will actually begin in 2022, and continue through the first half of the year. Microsoft has also updated its Windows 11 page to mention that the rollout will begin in early 2022. Initially, this matched what was said at the event, stating that the rollout would begin later this year. However, Microsoft also mentions that it’s still ironing out the plans, so nothing is final yet.

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Hi, there. Windows 11 is due out later in 2021 and will be delivered over several months. The rollout of the upgrade to Windows 10 devices already in use today will begin in 2022 through the first half of that year.

— Windows (@Windows) June 27, 2021

If you’re the impatient kind, you may not have to worry just yet. Windows 11 will be served as a typical feature update for Windows 10, which means it’ll show up in Windows Update when it’s available. This will happen even though it’s an optional update, because Windows Update can separate optional and mandatory updates. This is probably what Microsoft is referring to when talking about the upgrade. You may not see Windows 11 in Windows Update until 2022, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get it at all.

Microsoft also makes the latest version of Windows available through the Media Creation Tool. Right now, you can download Windows 10 using that tool, but Windows 11 will probably make its way there too. There’s a good chance that you’ll be able to download Windows 11 through there before it’s available on Windows Update. In fact, it’s happened before that certain Windows 10 feature updates are available more quickly through the Media Creation Tool than through Windows Update for some users.

It’s also possible that the Media Creation Tool won’t get an upgrade for Windows 11 until 2022, but this tool is also important for recovering or resetting Windows PCs. Since Windows 11 PCs will be out by the holiday, it makes sense for the tool to be available at the same time. We’ll have to wait for Microsoft to provide more information as we get closer to launch to know for sure. If you’re thinking of upgrading, make sure to check if your PC meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11.

Source : https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-10-pcs-not-get-upgrade-windows-11-2022/

How to get Windows 11 Dev builds if your PC does not meet minimum hardware criteria

4. Change the text in the UIBranch key to Dev
5. Change the text in the ContentType key to Mainline
6. Change the text in the Ring key to External
7. Then navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsSelfHost \ Applicability

8. Change the text in the BranchName key to Dev
9. Change the text in the ContentType key to Mainline
10. Change the text in the Ring key to External
11. Exit the registry editor, reboot and you should find yourself in the Dev ring, and be ready to receive the first Insider builds of Windows 11 early next week.

Let us know how you get on in the comments below.

via HTNovo

How to get Windows 11 Dev builds if your PC does not meet minimum hardware criteria

You won't need a TPM to run Windows 11 on certain "special" PCs 

 

When announcing its Windows 11 requirements, Microsoft made it clear that a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip or a Firmware-based Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) of 2.0 standard is mandatory for running the OS. While the company had initially settled on a slightly more lenient TPM version 1.2, it later changed the requirement list to make TPM 2.0 a necessity. As a consequence, TPM chips have now become the latest PC hardware that is being scalped.

 

However, according to Microsoft's "Windows 11 Minimum Hardware Requirements" PDF, the presence of TPM, as spotted by Tom's Hardware, is not mandatory for all systems. With prior approval from Microsoft, certain OEM PCs for "special purpose" commercial uses and custom orders will have the requirements relaxed and these systems will not need TPM support. Some other PCs that will use a custom-built Windows 11 ISO image file will also enjoy this leeway provided by Microsoft.

Microsoft says that it's taking the security aspect of Windows 11 very seriously which is why it has made the TPM 2.0 requirement compulsory. If you're wondering what the fuss about TPMs is, you can find much more about it here.

 

For not-so-savvy users, who aren't sure if their PC meets the necessary requirements for running Windows 11, can use Microsoft's own PC Health Check software.

 

via Tom's Hardware

You won't need a TPM to run Windows 11 on certain "special" PCs

Windows users protest inability to move Windows 11 taskbar, begs Microsoft to reconsider

Microsoft has confirmed this feature is being deprecated, saying:

• Taskbar functionality is changed including:
  • People is no longer present on the Taskbar.
  • Some icons may no longer appear in the System Tray (systray) for upgraded devices including previous customizations.
  • Alignment to the bottom of the screen is the only location allowed.
  • Apps can no longer customize areas of the Taskbar.

For most users this will not be an issue, but for some users who have become accustomed over years to have Windows their way the coming change have been quite worrying.

On Reddit user TPGJosh is asking Microsoft to reconsider, saying:

One commenter is saying “oh wow, this is a major deal breaker. Many people won’t upgrade just because of this, what where they thinking?” and another notes:

I’m staying far away. Switch to Linux when mine stops working and get a gaming laptop for essential windows games and programs.

Do any of our readers feel so passionately about the issue? Let us know in the comments below and see what else Microsoft is removing here.

Windows users protest inability to move Windows 11 taskbar, begs Microsoft to reconsider

Microsoft releases new Office Insider Build 14217.20002 for Windows users

Microsoft releases new Office Insider Build 14217.20002 for Windows users

After years of development, Microsoft is finally preparing to bring Tab Groups to Edge users.

The feature has been available behind flags on Edge for a while, but the company is finally enabling the feature by default in Edge Canary and Edge Dev, suggesting it should reach the stable builds in a few weeks.

Tab Groups is likely the best browser UI innovation in the last few years, allowing you to group related sites together under a single labelled tab, which can then be collapsed to save space in your browser tab row.

On Edge, the feature is supported for both vertical and horizontal tabs.

Try it out now in the Dev and Canary builds by right-clicking on a tab and selecting Add to Group.

via Techdows

Tab Groups now enabled by default in Edge Dev builds

Is Windows 11's Android Apps feature dead on arrival?

 

An open-source application called WhyNotWin11 acts as a better drop-in replacement for Microsoft's PC Health Check app to determine if your hardware is compatible with Windows 11.

 

This week, Microsoft announced that the next version of Windows is Windows 11 would be the next version of Windows and that it would be released as a free upgrade this fall.

 

As part of this announcement, Microsoft also published Windows 11's minimum hardware requirements needed to upgrade or install Windows 11.

 

Microsoft released the PC Health Check app to check your computer's hardware and tell you if it is compatible with Windows 11.

 

Unfortunately, Microsoft's first version of the PC Health Check app did not tell users what hardware was failing tests, leading to even more confusion.

 

For many people, the issue was that they did not have a required TPM 2 compatible security processor enabled on their computer. As a result, Microsoft released an updated PC Health Check app that specifically warned users that a TPM 2 device was missing.

Unfortunately, the PC Health Check app is not as informative when other failed tests.

 

For example, the message below is pretty useless, and a CPU may still be considered incompatible even though it meets the requirements in terms of CPU cores and speed.

WhyNotWin11 fills in the gaps

This lack of information is where a new open-source tool named WhyNotWin11 shines, as it provides a far greater amount of detail, letting you know exactly what hardware is incompatible.

 

Instead of just giving vague responses like the PC Health Check tool, WhyNotWin11 will list each requirement and show where your computer's hardware is lacking.

As you can see from the results above, WhyNotWin11 gives detailed information about what particular hardware category is failing so that you can resolve it with new hardware or by enabling settings on your motherboard.

 

This is especially useful for CPUs, where PC Health Check states a CPU is not compatible even though it meets the required processor speed and number of cores.

 

Microsoft may have marked this as incompatible because it does not have a built-in TPM 2 processor. However, users can install a dedicated TPM processor on their motherboard to resolve that missing piece, thus making all hardware compatible.

 

Having all of this information at their fingertips allows users to determine for sure what hardware is failing so that they can work around it and still install Windows 11.

 

It should also be noted that even though your hardware may not be 100% compatible, it is likely not going to prevent Windows 11 from installing on your device as long as most of your hardware is compatible.

 

The nice thing about WhyNotWin11 is that it is an open-source AutoIt script, so you can see exactly what the program is looking for to run your own tests from the command line.

 

You can download a precompiled WhyNotWin11 executable from GitHub or build your executable from the source code.

 

H/T Deskmodder.de

WhyNotWin11 is a better replacement for Windows 11's PC Health Check

Software Updates: WhyNotWin11 2.2.0.0

• Microsoft has published a list of requirements and specifications for the new Windows 11 OS.
• Some users have pointed out that the new operating system isn't compatible with some of the NUCs.
• Apparently, Hades Canyon is one of the NUCs that doesn't support Windows 11, according to user reports.
• Other tech-savvy users are raising awareness of the fact that there are Canyons that already support Windows 11.

Microsoft has already made public the lists of specifications and requirements for devices that users want to install Windows 11 on.

And although the big majority of users have nothing to worry about, there are still some that use different devices in their day-to-day life, such as NUCs. so they are finding it a bit hard to try out Windows 11.

Some NUCs do not support Windows 11

Ever since the official release of Windows 11 yesterday, social media absolutely erupted with reviews and comments, as everyone wanted to pitch in and make their opinion known.

Needless to say that, if your PC doesn’t meet the required minimum spec for running Windows 11, you can always upgrade your device.

But what do you do when the device you are using isn’t technically your average day-to-day PC or a laptop, but a NUC (Next Unit of Computing)? Apparently, not many have taken this situation into consideration.

Some displeased users have taken to Reddit to express their sadness, related to the fact that their devices won’t support Microsoft’s new operating system.

The author of this thread is puzzled, as he is running a pretty good CPU, the i7-8809G, on his Hades Canyon. Still, the OS refuses to function on this hardware.

Remember that Microsoft announced that Windows 11 will have quite a few outstanding device requirements in the near future, which means that some NUCs just won’t be compatible with the operating system.

As we previously discussed, the Redmond tech giant already stated that, in order for Windows 11 to work on your device, Bluetooth, Precision Touchpad, as well as a webcam will be required.

Apparently, some users have made Windows 11 work on Hades Canyon

Another, more experienced user that replied to the above-mentioned thread came to the author’s rescue, by saying that there are a few users that managed to bypass this hiccup.

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There was a thread about this yesterday but it seems to have disappeared. Apparently, if you have Intel PTT (which Hades does) then the ME implements firmware TPM” which is (should be/might be) enough in practice. From the popup on the spec page “Intel® PTT supports BitLocker for the hard drive encryption and supports all Microsoft requirements for firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0.

Just remember not to get too irritated if some of Windows 11’s features won’t work properly at the moment, or if the OS refuses to load on some devices.

Microsoft just released the operating system yesterday so we can surely say that it is still a long way from being perfect or matching users’ desires and needs.

Microsoft Windows 11 Livestream Event (Microsoft)

The 2021 Microsoft Windows Event (YouTube 44m 51s)

What enterprise needs to know about Windows 11

What enterprise needs to know about Windows 11

We reported yesterday that Microsoft’s documentation made it clear that it was possible (but not recommended) for PC users to upgrade to Windows 11 even if their device only has a TPM 1.2 chip.

Microsoft has spent some time today explaining the importance of TPM 2.0 for the security features they wish to build into Windows 11, and have now also quietly updated the minimum hardware requirement page to reflect their hard requirement for the TPM 2.0 chip.

Microsoft writes:

There are new minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. In order to run Windows 11, devices must meet the hardware specifications. Devices that do not meet the hardware requirements cannot be upgraded to Windows 11.

• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
• RAM: 4 gigabyte (GB)
• Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device
• System firmware: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
• Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
• S mode is only supported on Home edition of Windows 11. If you are running a different edition of Windows in S mode, you will need to first switch out of S mode prior to upgrading.

Previously the page said:

While we understand Microsoft’s security motivations, it is unclear what changed between the writing of the page originally and the update, and why Microsoft decided to remove the option to upgrade against advice.

via FireCube

Microsoft does away with ‘soft floor’, updates minimum Windows 11 specs with TPM 2.0 requirement

Microsoft’s upcoming Office apps UI looks amazing

Microsoft yesterday announced the new Windows 11 OS that comes with a redesigned Start menu, improved task bar experience and more. With Windows 11, Microsoft is revamping several in-box apps with modern Fluent Design-based UI. Last night, we reported about new File Explorer, Settings UI, Notepad, Paint, and more. Microsoft yesterday also offered a sneak peak at the upcoming Office apps UI.

Microsoft Office apps will continue to have Ribbon UI, but the Ribbon UI will now feature new icons based on Fluent Design system. As you can see from the image above, the upcoming UI looks clean and modern. With Windows 11, Microsoft Office now matches your Windows theme so you can enjoy the visual refresh in whichever Office theme you prefer, including Dark mode, white, colorful, or dark grey.

In the coming months, Microsoft will release the updated Office apps for consumers. When Windows 11 launches later this year, you can expect the redesigned Office apps in Microsoft Store.

Microsoft’s upcoming Office apps UI looks amazing

Microsoft is in the process of making all its Windows 10 stock apps compatible with Windows 11 design. Yesterday’s announcement gave us a glimpse of the new design in some of Microsoft’s app. And one of the Microsoft apps that are getting a design revamp in Windows 11 is Microsoft Photos.

The built-in Photos app in Windows 11 looks a lot more elegant, thanks to new design elements like rounded corners, Fluent Design, WinUI controls. The in-built Photos app will also get a floating menu where you’ll see a plethora of editing controls, including the ability to zoom in or out, rotate, delete, and more.

As can be seen in the above screenshot, at the bottom of the Photos app, there is a new slider to help you navigate between different photos in an album or a folder. So, the new Photos app is designed to not only look elegant but also to help users quickly navigate between photos. We’re hoping to get more insights into the new Photos app next week, which is when Microsoft will release the first Dev build of Windows 11.

Apart from the Photos app, other first-party apps, including File Explorer, Settings, Paint, Notepad, are getting a design revamp too. However, it’ll be interesting to see whether these changes are available in the very first build of Windows 11.

via Windows Latest

Windows 11 Photos app Fluent Design remake looks great

Android apps support in Windows 11 is based on Intel’s Bridge Technology, but will work on AMD devices as well

Microsoft yesterday announced that Android apps are coming to Windows 11. Consumers will be able to find their favorite Android apps from the new Amazon App Store section that will be available inside the revamped Microsoft Store app.

Android apps support in Windows 11 is based on Intel Bridge Technology. Intel Bridge Technology is a runtime post-compiler that enables applications to run natively on x86-based devices, including running those applications on Windows.

Intel’s multi-architecture XPU strategy provides the right engines for the right workloads by integrating leading CPU cores, graphics technology, artificial intelligence accelerators, image processors and more, in a single, verified solution.

For ARM devices like Surface Pro X, Android apps will have no issues since all the Android apps are natively built for ARM-based devices. For AMD-based x86 devices, Microsoft will be using the same Intel Bridge Technology to support Android apps. We have to appreciate Intel for providing the Bridge technology to improve the overall x86 ecosystem.

Android apps support in Windows 11 is based on Intel’s Bridge Technology, but will work on AMD devices as well

Microsoft updates PC Health Check to show why your device is ineligible for Windows 11  

 

Yesterday, Microsoft finally unveiled the much-anticipated Windows 11 update. The new update comes with an updated UI, performance, and productivity improvements. Microsoft also released the minimum system requirements for Windows 11 which includes Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 among other things, but the latter can be bypassed for now.

 

If you were excited about Windows 11 but were having issues with the PC Health Check app, then you are in luck. Microsoft has released a new update for the app that will now tell users why a device does not support Windows 11. The feature should help users identify hardware limitations and potentially rectify them in order to update to Windows 11 when it arrives.

 

The new update will download automatically for users who already have the app. If you want to download the app, you can do so from here.

 

For more information, you can check out our article on minimum system requirements as well as the list of CPUs that support Windows 11. Apart from the general requirements, Microsoft has also listed out specific feature requirements for Windows 11 including webcams, Bluetooth and Precision Touchpad on all upcoming laptops.

Microsoft updates PC Health Check to show why your device is ineligible for Windows 11

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