Has anyone else had the "This PC can't run Windows 11" error, even though my PC ?

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0391gf
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Post by 0391gf »

That error code often points to a driver conflict. I'd check for any pending BIOS updates from your motherboard manufacturer and make sure all your chipset drivers are current.
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Post by cG8xvt2K »

Did you check if there's a pending BIOS update for your motherboard?
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Has anyone else had the "This PC can't run Windows 11" error, even though my PC ?

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Has anyone else had the "This PC can't run Windows 11" error, even though my PC meets all the requirements? The Health Check app says my TPM 2.0 is enabled and Secure Boot is on, but the upgrade assistant still fails with error code 0xC1900101. I've tried the installation three times now and it always rolls back. Are there any recovery options to try, or do I just wait for a future update? Really hoping to avoid a clean install.
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Post by dth8rQs8Al7L »

Can confirm. You could also try using the official Media Creation Tool to do a clean install instead of the upgrade path. Another option is to check if any specific drivers, especially for storage or chipset, need updating before the attempt.
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Post by 728nh »

Yeah, sometimes a specific driver is the culprit—have you checked for any optional updates in Windows Update, especially for your chipset or storage? Let me know if that works.
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Post by 785vdgiev »

Thanks! I found a BIOS update, but I'm nervous about installing it. Is there anything I should do first to avoid messing up my computer?
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Post by 90fua »

Same here. I had the same problem. Updating my BIOS is what finally fixed the 0xC1900101 error for me. Good luck!
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Post by 32mj70HYB »

+1 Yeah, a BIOS update is a common fix for that—did you also check if your drivers, especially chipset and storage, are all up to date?
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Post by xu587924165 »

You could also try temporarily disconnecting any non-essential peripherals, like extra monitors or USB devices, during the upgrade. Good luck!
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