Windows 11: Compatibility Tool ~upd~

It also checks your backup status and Windows Update history to ensure your system is generally "healthy" before a major OS transition. Third-Party Compatibility Tools

# RAM Check $ramGB = [math]::round((Get-WmiObject Win32_ComputerSystem).TotalPhysicalMemory / 1GB, 2) $result.RAM_GB = $ramGB if ($ramGB -lt 4) $result.Issues += "RAM below 4GB" windows 11 compatibility tool

The concept of a "Windows 11 Compatibility Tool" is a bit of a PR disaster for Microsoft due to the strict TPM requirements. The official tool is necessary but often frustrating. If you are confused by the results of the official tool, downloading the open-source WhyNotWin11 is the best way to get a clear explanation of your hardware status. It also checks your backup status and Windows

# Overall compatibility if ($result.Issues.Count -eq 0) $result.Overall_Compatible = $true If you are confused by the results of

# UEFI Mode $uefi = (Get-WmiObject Win32_ComputerSystem).SystemType -match "UEFI" $result.UEFI_Mode = $uefi if (-not $uefi) $result.Issues += "Not booting in UEFI mode"