Think twice about upgrading to Windows 11 - Here's what's going wrong
Windows 11 is here and rolling out to users everywhere. Depending on your hardware and its age, you may not be offered a free upgrade just yet, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
As with any other Microsoft release, Windows 11 has its share of problems. Early adopters are reporting issues such as slow internet, memory leakage and problems with the search bar in the Start menu. Tap or click here for more details about these problems and how to resolve them.
As people spend time using the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system, more bugs and issues will likely arise. Keep reading to find out what people have been reporting so far.
Issues with PC requirements
Your PC needs to have a minimum set of specs to hit the requirements for Windows 11. This is related to the processor, memory, storage space, graphics card and more. Tap or click here for complete system requirements, along with information on what else you’ll need to upgrade.
It turns out that even if you meet requirements, you may not be able to install Windows 11, according to a report from Windows Latest.
Microsoft suggests you run the PC Health Check app to check compatibility between your PC and Windows 11, which can be found here. Note: Scroll to the bottom of the page for the compatibility checker.
Now, people are reporting that even after getting the green light from the app and going to Windows Update, they are getting the message, “This PC doesn’t currently meet all the system requirements for Windows 11.”
Restarting and checking for updates does not apparently solve the issue. According to the report, Microsoft confirmed that it knows about the issue and is working on a fix.
More problems: AMD chip performance
AMD and Microsoft have revealed via a blog post that they are aware of an issue with AMD’s Windows 11-compatible processors. Affected applications suffer a 3-5% reduction in performance, while eSports games can lose 10-15%.
The list of compatible processors can be found here, and you’ll notice that a majority of them come from the Ryzen line.
Windows 11 update not on your PC yet? Here's how to skip the line
After months of the usual teasers and hype from Microsoft, Windows 11 has officially arrived. Microsoft’s latest operating system has relocated the Start menu and taskbar, added features lifted from gaming consoles, packed in more widgets and given Android users the ability to run apps on their PC.
Windows 11 is here - How to upgrade and features you have to try
The next iteration of Microsoft’s Windows operating system is finally here. Tap or click here for the best Windows 11 features. The download is made available for free and packs a host of new features.
The beta version has been available to Windows Insiders for some time, and reviews seem positive (so far). At first glance, it looks like Microsoft took all the best elements from macOS and Linux, swirled them around a bit and slapped a Windows logo on it.
You can probably install Windows 11 on your older PC - but you might have to sign this waiver
The next version of Microsoft’s operating system is only a few weeks away. Understandably many users are eager to download Windows 11 and install it as soon as possible. But as it turns out, many of those who want the OS can’t even run it.
If you're using an old version of Windows, do this now to get Windows 11 for free when it comes out
The next generation of Microsoft’s operating system is dropping later this year. Microsoft is promising a new look, more features, better performance and all the other bells and whistles that come with a new OS.
If you’re itching to try out Windows 11 right now, you can do so through the Windows Insider Program. But be careful, as fake sites are popping up claiming to offer a beta version of the OS. What you actually get is malware and worse. Tap or click here to find out what to look out for.
Will Windows 11 run on your PC? Check the requirements now
Updated July 1, 2021: A glitch with Microsoft’s PC Health Check app has forced the company to take the tool down. It was giving people wrong and confusing information on whether their PC is capable of running Windows 11. There is no date yet on when it will be available. Microsoft now says its, “coming soon.” Click here for Microsoft’s full explanation and your system’s minimum requirements.