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Get Ready for Windows 11

Jonathan Dovaston
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Here's what you need to know to get ready for Windows 11

 

Microsoft has released a PC health checker tool designed to tell you if your system will be compatible with windows 10.

You can download Microsoft's official PC health checker from here: Upgrade to the New Windows 11 OS | Microsoft

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What is a TPM?

TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module. The module is designed to implement a greater level of security with your windows 11 machine.

Windows 11 will require all machines to have TPM 2.0 technology. Some systems may be limited by this if they are to old as they will not support TPM or can only support up to version 1.2.

Microsoft has published an official list which indicates what CPU's will support TPM 2.0.

Intel: Windows Processor Requirements Windows 11 Supported Intel Processors | Microsoft Docs

AMD: Windows Processor Requirements Windows 11 Supported AMD Processors | Microsoft Docs

 

I have an older machine but still want to install Windows 11

There is however a workaround to this problem. You can fit your system with a dedicated TPM Module. What this means is if you have an older system with a TPM port on your motherboard, you can install a newer TPM Module that supports version 2.0. Thankfully we have made a video that will show you how to enable TPM and how to install a TPM Module.

 

Windows 11 Minimum system requirements

Minimum system requirements
   
Processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB or larger storage device
System firmware UEFI, Secure Boot capable
TPM Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Minimum system requirements
   
Graphics card DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x
Display > 9" with HD Resolution (720p)
Internet connection Microsoft account and internet connectivity required for setup for Windows 11 Home

Certain features require specific hardware, see detailed system requirements.

 

If you are still struggling to update, check the following settings:

 

  1. Enable Intel PTT (Platform Trust Technology)
    This is Intel’s firmware-based TPM 2.0 solution.

    • Enter BIOS (press DEL during boot)
    • Go to Settings > Miscellaneous
    • Set Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) to Enabled
    • Save and exit

  2. Disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
    This allows Secure Boot to be enabled.

    • In BIOS, go to BIOS > CSM Support
    • Set CSM Support to Disabled

  3. Enable Secure Boot

    • Go to Settings > Secure Boot
    • Set Secure Boot to Enabled
    • Choose Standard mode (unless custom keys are needed)

  4. Ensure UEFI Boot Mode is Active

    • Boot Mode should be set to UEFI Only, not Legacy

  5. Check TPM Status in Windows
    After rebooting, press Win + R, type tpm.msc, and press Enter.
    You should see: "The TPM is ready for use."

  6. You may need to manually enroll EFI keys or reset Secure Boot keys in BIOS.
  7. Try updating the BIOS to the latest one from our support site

  8. Delete Windows Update Compatibility Cache

    • Press Win + R, type: 
      %SystemDrive%\$WINDOWS.~BT
    • If this folder exists, delete it. It contains cached upgrade data.

 

 

If the PC Health Check tool says your system is compatible, but Windows Update still refuses to offer the upgrade, this is a known issue and can be resolved using a few reliable methods:

Why This Happens

  • Windows Update uses cached compatibility data, which may not refresh immediately after BIOS changes.
  • TPM or Secure Boot may have been enabled recently, but Windows Update hasn’t re-evaluated the system.
  • Microsoft rolls out updates in phases, so even compatible systems may not get it right away 
    .

Force Windows to Recheck Compatibility

Method 1: Run Compatibility Appraiser Manually

This forces Windows Update to re-evaluate your hardware:

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
  2. Run this command: 
    schtasks.exe /Run /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser"
  3. Wait a few minutes, then go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates 
    .

Method 2: Clear Windows Update Cache

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
  2. Run: 
    net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
  3. Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and delete all contents
  4. Then restart services: 
    net start wuauserv
net start bits
  5. Reboot and check Windows Update again 
    .

Method 3: Use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant

This bypasses Windows Update entirely:

  1. Go to Microsoft's Windows 11 Download Page
  2. Download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant
  3. Run it — it will recheck compatibility and begin the upgrade if eligible 
    .

Method 4: Use Media Creation Tool (Optional Clean Install)

If you want full control:

  1. Download the Media Creation Tool from the same page
  2. Create a bootable USB or ISO
  3. Run setup.exe from the USB or ISO to upgrade or clean install 

 

 

Learn more about Windows 11:

If you would like to learn more about windows 11, we would suggest taking a look at the links bellow that will take you directly to Microsoft's website.

Windows 11 Announcement

More information on Windows 11

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