I’m trying to upgrade my Windows 10 PC to Windows 11, but the PC Health Check ap?

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Post by 061xumkgzj »

Yeah this is common. I had this issue with an older laptop. Unfortunately, 4GB is a hard requirement, and there's no official workaround. You will need to upgrade to at least 8GB of RAM to proceed.
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I’m trying to upgrade my Windows 10 PC to Windows 11, but the PC Health Check ap?

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I’m trying to upgrade my Windows 10 PC to Windows 11, but the PC Health Check app says I don’t meet the RAM requirement. I have 4GB installed, which runs Windows 10 fine. Is 4GB really not enough for Windows 11? The error just says “This PC doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements.” Do I absolutely have to buy more RAM, or is there a workaround?
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Post by sdp01356 »

Can confirm. Yeah, 4GB is the absolute minimum for Windows 11, but you'll definitely want to upgrade to at least 8GB for it to run smoothly.
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Post by yJzYdstPYN »

I had the same problem. I was stuck on 4GB and the upgrade just wouldn't budge, so I had to add another stick of RAM.
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Post by 81shcbbpx »

Yeah, that's exactly it. A quick tip: even if you find a workaround, running on just 4GB is going to feel pretty sluggish with Windows 11.
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Post by WlhMwMAnCwq »

This. You could try adding another 4GB stick; it's often a cheap and simple upgrade.
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Post by GEnwExNIPP »

Can confirm. Agreed, and if you're comfortable opening up your PC, checking your motherboard's specs online first can save you a trip to the store.
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Post by x5v55 »

This worked for me too, thanks!
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Post by 7526lwbvonq »

Same here. Yeah, that's the official hard limit. A small tip: if you're looking to upgrade, adding another 4GB stick is usually a cheap and simple fix.
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Post by W3 [Sitesearch] »

Yeah, the 4GB minimum is a hard requirement, so you'll definitely need to upgrade your RAM first. Let me know if that works.
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