Get help upgrading your PC to Windows 11. TPM, Secure Boot, compatibility issues and more.
7x60no0
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by 7x60no0 » Tue Jan 13, 2026 6:53 pm
If you're comfortable with it, you could also try a clean install of Windows 11 instead of the upgrade, as that sometimes bypasses the checker.
4OiC2kJ2RIt
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by 4OiC2kJ2RIt » Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:59 pm
Agreed. Yeah, agreed. Just be sure to back up everything first, as a clean install will wipe your drive.
KGflsFUXGKM
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by KGflsFUXGKM » Thu Jan 15, 2026 2:42 pm
Yeah, I had the same problem with an older laptop. The 4GB RAM requirement is strict, so I ended up just sticking with Windows 10 on that machine.
yek5086725
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by yek5086725 » Tue Feb 03, 2026 12:35 am
Agreed. Yeah, that's the official line. A quick tip: if you're up for it, checking if your motherboard supports a RAM upgrade can be a cheap fix.
DriverSeeker30
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by DriverSeeker30 » Wed Feb 04, 2026 1:01 pm
You could also try a clean boot to see if background apps are reserving too much RAM, but honestly, upgrading to at least 8GB is your best bet. Hope that helps.
51016
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by 51016 » Thu Feb 05, 2026 5:40 pm
Agreed. Yeah, and if you do look into more RAM, just double-check your motherboard supports it first to save a headache. Let me know if that works.