It's an app to check whether your computer has the hardware necessary to upgrade to W11.

KB5005463—PC Health Check Application - Microsoft Support

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Important By default, when you open the PC Health Check application, it will automatically install important application updates when they become available. PC Health Check users will not be able to turn off automatic updates.


You can uninstall PC Health Check by going to Apps > Apps & Features > App list (Windows PC Health Check) > Uninstall.

Windows 10 users get PC Health Check app for diagnostics and troubleshooting

Now you can test if your PC is ready for Windows 11 and monitor its health, even if you don't want to upgrade to the new OS.

www.zdnet.com

 

Thanks, Gary R. Now I know why. After reading the article, I doubt that my computer will qualify. BUT I don't know if I want Windows 11 anyway. I don't have time to research it right now--maybe in a few months. AND I don't want to buy a new computer yet.

 

You're welcome.

Personally I find the title of this App to be a little deceptive, and would tend to lead people into believing that its purpose is for something different than the one which it actually performs.

IMO it should be given a name that better describes its function.

 

I found the title to be VERY deceptive. In fact, I thought it might be a scam. That's why I didn't try the app before posting here to ask for information. I'm also very unhappy that it installs Windows updates automatically, so I will definitely be getting rid of it. Thanks again, Gary, and thanks, Corday.

 

CAVEAT: If you don't want automatic downloads and installation of Windows Updates, X out the app after it tells you the status for Windows 11 meeting your computer requirements.

 

Personally I uninstalled it as soon as it had confirmed that my machine was W11 compatible. That way my wife, who also has access to the computer, could not activate it by mistake.

There have been reports that some people have had it re-install after they've uninstalled it, so there's an article at BC that describes how to prevent that occurring ..... Microsoft is force installing PC Health Check in Windows 10

 

If you are not planning to upgrade to Windows 11, you can delete it. Fortunately, Microsoft says you can uninstall the PC Health Check app through Settings.

 

Why are you repeating something that has already been said ? (see post #2)

 

Now if you could just get rid of the nag about your machine not meeting the requirements for Win11, we'd be all set. I already know this, I don't have to be continually reminded.

 

Now if you could just get rid of the nag about your machine not meeting the requirements for Win11, we'd be all set. I already know this, I don't have to be continually reminded.

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Found this ... How to remove Windows 11 incompatibility warning - Windows 10 Help Forums .... haven't tried it myself, and can't say whether it's safe to use or not, or even long time effective.

PS ... apparently does not work on Home version.

 

I tried removing that key, and indeed that warning goes away. However, they just replace it with another Win11 update prompt!

They're nothing if not persistent!