Detection Script to help identify why your PC is not Windows 11 Release Ready. Now Supporting Update Checks!
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Below are the available command line switches and their details:
Switch | Parameters | Description | Added |
---|---|---|---|
/e /export /format |
* filetype * filepath |
Exports requirement check results to a file of a certain format: * CSV: Comma Separated Values, will append without headers to an existing file if one exists. * TXT: Plain Text File, will always overwrite existing files |
2.4.0 |
/f /force |
- | Ignores any OS Environment Incompatibilities, useful for WinPE and other Environments | 2.4.2 |
/h /help /? |
- | Displays a help dialog, then exits. Can NOT be used with any other switch | 2.4.0 |
/s /silent |
- | Does not display the GUI but still runs checks and returns an Exit Code. Exit Code can be obtained using:(Start-Process WhyNotWin11.exe -PassThru -Wait).ExitCode |
2.4.0 |
/u /update |
* buildtype (optional) | Downloads the latest of a specified build: * Release: Default if no buildtype is specified * Dev: Latest version automatically compiled based on github commits. |
2.4.1 |
Minimum Requirements | Recommended | |
---|---|---|
OS | Windows 8.1 | Latest Windows 10 Build |
CPU | 32-bit Single Core | 64-bit Dual Core or Higher |
RAM (Memory) | 40MB Free | 100MB Free |
Disk (Storage) | 5MB Free | 100MB Free |
Limitations | DirectX 12 Check Inaccurate | None |
Below are the available command line switches and their details:
Switch | Parameters | Description | Added |
---|---|---|---|
/e /export /format |
* filetype * filepath |
Exports requirement check results to a file of a certain format: * CSV: Comma Separated Values, will append without headers to an existing file if one exists. * TXT: Plain Text File, will always overwrite existing files |
2.4.0 |
/f /force |
- | Ignores any OS Environment Incompatibilities, useful for WinPE and other Environments | 2.4.2 |
/h /help /? |
- | Displays a help dialog, then exits. Can NOT be used with any other switch | 2.4.0 |
/s /silent |
- | Does not display the GUI but still runs checks and returns an Exit Code. Exit Code can be obtained using:(Start-Process WhyNotWin11.exe -PassThru -Wait).ExitCode |
2.4.0 |
/u /update |
* buildtype (optional) | Downloads the latest of a specified build: * Release: Default if no buildtype is specified * Dev: Latest version automatically compiled based on github commits. |
2.4.1 |
Minimum Requirements | Recommended | |
---|---|---|
OS | Windows 8.1 | Latest Windows 10 Build |
CPU | 32-bit Single Core | 64-bit Dual Core or Higher |
RAM (Memory) | 40MB Free | 100MB Free |
Disk (Storage) | 5MB Free | 100MB Free |
Limitations | DirectX 12 Check Inaccurate | None |
1, Download SupportedProcessors<name>.txt
2. Place File in %localappdata%\WhyNotWin11
3. Override Existing Files when Prompted
Below are the available command line switches and their details:
Switch | Parameters | Description | Added |
---|---|---|---|
/e /export /format |
* filetype * filepath |
Exports requirement check results to a file of a certain format: * CSV: Comma Separated Values, will append without headers to an existing file if one exists. * TXT: Plain Text File, will always overwrite existing files |
2.4.0 |
/f /force |
- | Ignores any OS Environment Incompatibilities, useful for WinPE and other Environments | 2.4.2 |
/h /help /? |
- | Displays a help dialog, then exits. Can NOT be used with any other switch | 2.4.0 |
/s /silent |
- | Does not display the GUI but still runs checks and returns an Exit Code. Exit Code can be obtained using:(Start-Process WhyNotWin11.exe -PassThru -Wait).ExitCode |
2.4.0 |
/u /update |
* buildtype (optional) | Downloads the latest of a specified build: * Release: Default if no buildtype is specified * Dev: Latest version automatically compiled based on github commits. |
2.4.1 |
Minimum Requirements | Recommended | |
---|---|---|
OS | Windows 8.1 | Latest Windows 10 Build |
CPU | 32-bit Single Core | 64-bit Dual Core or Higher |
RAM (Memory) | 40MB Free | 100MB Free |
Disk (Storage) | 5MB Free | 100MB Free |
Limitations | DirectX 12 Check Inaccurate | None |
1, Download SupportedProcessors<name>.txt
2. Place File in %localappdata%\WhyNotWin11
3. Override Existing Files when Prompted
Below are the available command line switches and their details:
Switch | Parameters | Description | Added |
---|---|---|---|
/e /export /format |
* filetype * filepath |
Exports requirement check results to a file of a certain format: * CSV: Comma Separated Values, will append without headers to an existing file if one exists. * TXT: Plain Text File, will always overwrite existing files |
2.4.0 |
/f /force |
- | Ignores any OS Environment Incompatibilities, useful for WinPE and other Environments | 2.4.2 |
/h /help /? |
- | Displays a help dialog, then exits. Can NOT be used with any other switch | 2.4.0 |
/s /silent |
- | Does not display the GUI but still runs checks and returns an Exit Code. Exit Code can be obtained using:(Start-Process WhyNotWin11.exe -PassThru -Wait).ExitCode |
2.4.0 |
/u /update |
* buildtype (optional) | Downloads the latest of a specified build: * Release: Default if no buildtype is specified * Dev: Latest version automatically compiled based on github commits. |
2.4.1 |
Minimum Requirements | Recommended | |
---|---|---|
OS | Windows 8.1 | Latest Windows 10 Build |
CPU | 32-bit Single Core | 64-bit Dual Core or Higher |
RAM (Memory) | 40MB Free | 100MB Free |
Disk (Storage) | 5MB Free | 100MB Free |
Limitations | DirectX 12 Check Inaccurate | None |
1, Download SupportedProcessors<name>.txt
2. Place File in %localappdata%\WhyNotWin11
3. Override Existing Files when Prompted
Below are the available command line switches and their details:
Switch | Parameters | Description | Added |
---|---|---|---|
/e /export /format |
* filetype * filepath |
Exports requirement check results to a file of a certain format: * CSV: Comma Separated Values, will append without headers to an existing file if one exists. * TXT: Plain Text File, will always overwrite existing files |
2.4.0 |
/f /force |
- | Ignores any OS Environment Incompatibilities, useful for WinPE and other Environments | 2.4.2 |
/h /help /? |
- | Displays a help dialog, then exits. Can NOT be used with any other switch | 2.4.0 |
/s /silent |
- | Does not display the GUI but still runs checks and returns an Exit Code. Exit Code can be obtained using:(Start-Process WhyNotWin11.exe -PassThru -Wait).ExitCode |
2.4.0 |
/u /update |
* buildtype (optional) | Downloads the latest of a specified build: * Release: Default if no buildtype is specified * Dev: Latest version automatically compiled based on github commits. |
2.4.1 |
Minimum Requirements | Recommended | |
---|---|---|
OS | Windows 8.1 | Latest Windows 10 Build |
CPU | 32-bit Single Core | 64-bit Dual Core or Higher |
RAM (Memory) | 40MB Free | 100MB Free |
Disk (Storage) | 5MB Free | 100MB Free |
Limitations | DirectX 12 Check Inaccurate | None |
1, Download SupportedProcessors<name>.txt
2. Place File in %localappdata%\WhyNotWin11
3. Override Existing Files when Prompted
Below are the available command line switches and their details:
Switch | Parameters | Description | Added |
---|---|---|---|
/e /export /format |
* filetype * filepath |
Exports requirement check results to a file of a certain format: * CSV: Comma Separated Values, will append without headers to an existing file if one exists. * TXT: Plain Text File, will always overwrite existing files |
2.4.0 |
/f /force |
- | Ignores any OS Environment Incompatibilities, useful for WinPE and other Environments | 2.4.2 |
/h /help /? |
- | Displays a help dialog, then exits. Can NOT be used with any other switch | 2.4.0 |
/s /silent |
- | Does not display the GUI but still runs checks and returns an Exit Code. Exit Code can be obtained using:(Start-Process WhyNotWin11.exe -PassThru -Wait).ExitCode |
2.4.0 |
/u /update |
* buildtype (optional) | Downloads the latest of a specified build: * Release: Default if no buildtype is specified * Dev: Latest version automatically compiled based on github commits. |
2.4.1 |
Minimum Requirements | Recommended | |
---|---|---|
OS | Windows 8.1 | Latest Windows 10 Build |
CPU | 32-bit Single Core | 64-bit Dual Core or Higher |
RAM (Memory) | 40MB Free | 100MB Free |
Disk (Storage) | 5MB Free | 100MB Free |
Limitations | DirectX 12 Check Inaccurate | None |
TargetVersionUpgradeExperienceIndicators
1, Download SupportedProcessors<name>.txt
2. Place File in %localappdata%\WhyNotWin11
3. Override Existing Files when Prompted
Below are the available command line switches and their details:
Switch | Parameters | Description | Added |
---|---|---|---|
/e /export /format |
* filetype * filepath |
Exports requirement check results to a file of a certain format: * CSV: Comma Separated Values, will append without headers to an existing file if one exists. * TXT: Plain Text File, will always overwrite existing files |
2.4.0 |
/f /force |
- | Ignores any OS Environment Incompatibilities, useful for WinPE and other Environments | 2.4.2 |
/h /help /? |
- | Displays a help dialog, then exits. Can NOT be used with any other switch | 2.4.0 |
/s /silent |
- | Does not display the GUI but still runs checks and returns an Exit Code. Exit Code can be obtained using:(Start-Process WhyNotWin11.exe -PassThru -Wait).ExitCode |
2.4.0 |
/u /update |
* buildtype (optional) | Downloads the latest of a specified build: * Release: Default if no buildtype is specified * Dev: Latest version automatically compiled based on github commits. |
2.4.1 |
Minimum Requirements | Recommended | |
---|---|---|
OS | Windows 8.1 | Latest Windows 10 Build |
CPU | 32-bit Single Core | 64-bit Dual Core or Higher |
RAM (Memory) | 40MB Free | 100MB Free |
Disk (Storage) | 5MB Free | 100MB Free |
Limitations | DirectX 12 Check Inaccurate | None |
Added the following improvements when running in WinPE:
C:
by default/drive <driveletter>:
and /d <driveletter>:
to override Space Check Drive1, Download SupportedProcessors<name>.txt
2. Place File in %localappdata%\WhyNotWin11
3. Override Existing Files when Prompted
Below are the available command line switches and their details:
Switch | Parameters | Description | Added |
---|---|---|---|
/e /export /format |
* filetype * filepath |
Exports requirement check results to a file of a certain format: * CSV: Comma Separated Values, will append without headers to an existing file if one exists. * TXT: Plain Text File, will always overwrite existing files |
2.4.0 |
/f /force |
- | Ignores any OS Environment Incompatibilities, useful for WinPE and other Environments | 2.4.2 |
/h /help /? |
- | Displays a help dialog, then exits. Can NOT be used with any other switch | 2.4.0 |
/s /silent |
- | Does not display the GUI but still runs checks and returns an Exit Code. Exit Code can be obtained using:(Start-Process WhyNotWin11.exe -PassThru -Wait).ExitCode |
2.4.0 |
/u /update |
* buildtype (optional) | Downloads the latest of a specified build: * Release: Default if no buildtype is specified * Dev: Latest version automatically compiled based on github commits. |
2.4.1 |
Minimum Requirements | Recommended | |
---|---|---|
OS | Windows 8.1 | Latest Windows 10 Build |
CPU | 32-bit Single Core | 64-bit Dual Core or Higher |
RAM (Memory) | 40MB Free | 100MB Free |
Disk (Storage) | 5MB Free | 100MB Free |
Limitations | DirectX 12 Check Inaccurate | None |
And the below fixes from 2.4.3.0
1, Download SupportedProcessors<name>.txt
2. Place File in %localappdata%\WhyNotWin11
3. Override Existing Files when Prompted
Below are the available command line switches and their details:
Switch | Parameters | Description | Added |
---|---|---|---|
/e /export /format |
* filetype * filepath |
Exports requirement check results to a file of a certain format: * CSV: Comma Separated Values, will append without headers to an existing file if one exists. * TXT: Plain Text File, will always overwrite existing files |
2.4.0 |
/f /force |
- | Ignores any OS Environment Incompatibilities, useful for WinPE and other Environments | 2.4.2 |
/h /help /? |
- | Displays a help dialog, then exits. Can NOT be used with any other switch | 2.4.0 |
/s /silent |
- | Does not display the GUI but still runs checks and returns an Exit Code. Exit Code can be obtained using:(Start-Process WhyNotWin11.exe -PassThru -Wait).ExitCode |
2.4.0 |
/u /update |
* buildtype (optional) | Downloads the latest of a specified build: * Release: Default if no buildtype is specified * Dev: Latest version automatically compiled based on github commits. |
2.4.1 |
Minimum Requirements | Recommended | |
---|---|---|
OS | Windows 8.1 | Latest Windows 10 Build |
CPU | 32-bit Single Core | 64-bit Dual Core or Higher |
RAM (Memory) | 40MB Free | 100MB Free |
Disk (Storage) | 5MB Free | 100MB Free |
Limitations | DirectX 12 Check Inaccurate | None |
1, Download SupportedProcessors<name>.txt
2. Place File in %localappdata%\WhyNotWin11
3. Override Existing Files when Prompted
Below are the available command line switches and their details:
Switch | Parameters | Description | Added |
---|---|---|---|
/e /export /format |
* filetype * filepath |
Exports requirement check results to a file of a certain format: * CSV: Comma Separated Values, will append without headers to an existing file if one exists. * TXT: Plain Text File, will always overwrite existing files |
2.4.0 |
/f /force |
- | Ignores any OS Environment Incompatibilities, useful for WinPE and other Environments | 2.4.2 |
/h /help /? |
- | Displays a help dialog, then exits. Can NOT be used with any other switch | 2.4.0 |
/s /silent |
- | Does not display the GUI but still runs checks and returns an Exit Code. Exit Code can be obtained using:(Start-Process WhyNotWin11.exe -PassThru -Wait).ExitCode |
2.4.0 |
/u /update |
* buildtype (optional) | Downloads the latest of a specified build: * Release: Default if no buildtype is specified * Dev: Latest version automatically compiled based on github commits. |
2.4.1 |
Minimum Requirements | Recommended | |
---|---|---|
OS | Windows 8.1 | Latest Windows 10 Build |
CPU | 32-bit Single Core | 64-bit Dual Core or Higher |
RAM (Memory) | 40MB Free | 100MB Free |
Disk (Storage) | 5MB Free | 100MB Free |
Limitations | DirectX 12 Check Inaccurate | None |