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PC Health Check Not Opening: 6 Ways to Make it Work
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Updated onMarch 22, 2024
updated onMarch 22, 2024
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We were the first to report that Microsoft made available thePC Health Check appright after the event so that you could see if a device was ready for Windows 11 or not. But, many users have since reported that the PC Health Check app is not opening.
It’s not a very complex issue and can easily be fixed within a few minutes. And if you can’t get it to run for some reason, there’s a viable alternative available. Read the following sections to find out.
Why is PC Health Check not opening?
Here are some of the reasons the PC Health Check won’t open:
How can I fix PC Health Check if it’s not opening?
Before trying the slightly intricate solutions, here are a few quick ones that might help:
If none of these work, head to the solutions listed next.
1. Run the setup file again
The only problem with this is that every time you want to check for Windows 11 compatibility, you have to do the same thing, but the solution would fix things when the PC health check won’t start.
2. Repair the app
3. Run the SFC scan
Sometimes, this problem may be caused by corrupt system files, so running the SFC scan will fix it quickly.
Of course, you can also use adedicated tool for repairing your systemthat will be a lot quicker and fix more problems in the process.
4. Uninstall third-party apps
If the Windows PC Health Check app is not working after you installed a third-party app, that is probably causing a conflict and blocking it. Anduninstalling the appshould do the trick.
5. Reinstall the app
Reinstalling the app is the last resort to fix the issue with the Health Check app, but the whole process won’t take long, and it’s worth the time.
6. Try an alternative
If the PC Health Check is still not working or opening, there are several alternatives that do the exact same job. One of the more reliable options isWhyNotWin11.
The tool will identify the current computer configuration, verify whether it matches the requirements for Windows 11, and list that, along with the reason, if the PC is not compatible.
You now know how to fix the Windows PC Health Check app if it’s crashing, not opening, or getting stuck. And after you haveupgraded to the latest iteration, do not forget to check the bestWindows 11 tips and tricks for an enhanced experience.
If you have any other problems with the app or found other solutions that worked, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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