Windows 11 Upgrade Compatibility

This article explains the how to use the Windows Upgrade Compatibility Tool

If you do not have the Windows 11 Upgrade available in your Software Center application, your device hardware may not meet the Microsoft hardware requirements. You can run the Windows 11 Compatibility Checker in software center.

Open the Start menu (usually located in the lower left-hand corner of the screen).

With the Start menu open, begin typing "Software Center" (without the quotes).

software center typed in windows search

Choose the Software Center application that appears as the search result.

software center app showing in app list

In the search both type “Compatibility”

arrow pointing to the word compatibility typed into software center search box

The “Windows 11 Compatibility Checker” should be listed.

software center window showing the windows 11 compatibility checker

Select the Windows 11 Compatibility Checker and click install

window prompting for a click on install

Once the application has been installed a web browser will appear indicating whether you can upgrade. If you cannot upgrade, it will say why your device cannot be upgraded to Windows 11.