2.5.0.0 comes with the following changes:
- Minor Translation Updates
- Minor Error Handling Improvements
- Removed Warning if already running Windows 11
- Updated AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm Processor Lists
- Added Checks for Windows 11 Updates Using
TargetVersionUpgradeExperienceIndicators
Manually Updating Older 2.x Builds Processor Compatibility
1, Download SupportedProcessors<name>.txt
2. Place File in %localappdata%\WhyNotWin11
3. Override Existing Files when Prompted
Command Line Switches
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 |
System Requirements
| 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 |
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