

There's currently an issue with the new Start Menu search bar that prevents it from being typed into. (Image credit: Microsoft) Unable to search in Windows 11 Start Menu If it is running out of space, try typing in "Disk Clean-up" in the search box on the taskbar and select the system disk (usually the C: drive). So, the first thing you should do if Windows 11 install fails is to check your drive space in Windows Explorer. If your main hard drive (where Windows 10 is installed, usually the C: drive), is almost full, then you'll encounter problems when trying to install Windows 11. Free up disk spaceĪs with previous operating systems, Windows 11 requires a certain amount of hard drive space to successfully download and install. It's a complex process, so read our how to upgrade to Windows 11 without TPM 2.0 guide for the full rundown, including a look at the risks involved. If this happens and you still want to install Windows 11, there is a way to get around the TPM requirement, but this should only be done by people who are confident about the risks it involves. If you cannot install Windows 11 because your PC does not have TPM 2.0, then you'll get an error message when trying to install it that says your PC doesn't meet Windows 11 system requirements. (Image credit: Microsoft) How to upgrade to Windows 11 without TPM 2.0

In case your system meets the above-mentioned criteria, you need to run a health check to keep your system ready to install Windows 11. (Image credit: Future) Windows 11 compatibility check
