How to Use the PC Health Check App on Windows

In addition to checking if your device is ready for the upgrade to Windows 11, the PC Health Check app also takes care of assessing your computer's overall health. It also comes with added features such as system backup and system renaming.

In this article, you'll learn about the Windows PC Health Check app, how to install it, and how to use it to check for issues when needed. Let's first take a look at what the Windows PC Health Check app is on your computer.

What is the Windows PC Health Check on my computer?

This is an app that checks if your computer meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11. It also displays the reasons for incompatibility and, if eligible, allows you to download Windows 11.

However, it also offers the ability to rename and back up your data on your PC using the Windows PC Health Check app. Plus, you can get a quick look at your Windows Update status, see how your storage space is being used, and get detailed information about your PC's startup time.

How to Run a PC Health Check App

Due to differences in the Windows 10 and Windows 11 Settings app, the names of the apps might be slightly different. For this reason, we'll have a separate section for each Windows version with detailed instructions on how to check your PC's health from there.

Windows 11

The PC Health Check app is available in your Windows 11, but under a different name. Here's how to run it.

Step 1. In the search box on the taskbar, type Settings, and then select the best match.

Step 2. Type in health in the search bar in the top-left corner, then select “Device performance & health.” This will take you to a page that shows the current state of your computer.

Windows 10

While on Windows 11, these steps would take you to the “Device performance & health” page of Windows 10, on your Windows 10 machine, there is a separate app called “PC Health Check.” Here's how to run it:

1. Type PC Health Check in the search box on the taskbar, and then select the best match.

Step 2: Double-click the app, and you're done.

Potential Computer Health Issues

When you run the PC Health Check app, it will tell you either “This PC meets the requirements for Windows 11” or “This PC can't run Windows 11.”

This image shows the screen that reads "This PC meets the requirements for Windows 11."

So you can click “View all results” to see whether everything passes, or what changes might be needed before it's compatible.

This image depicts the "Detailed view of This PC meets the Windows 11 requirements" screen, with a height of 608 pixels and a width of 700 pixels.

Sometimes, you might see other messages like “This PC can't run Windows 11” or “The PC Health Check app can't open.” You can resolve these issues by taking simple steps, such as uninstalling and reinstalling from the Control Panel. We'll cover this in more detail in the next section.

How to Install the PC Health Check App

To install the PC Health Check tool for Windows 11, you need to download it from the official website and then double-click on the downloaded file to start the installation process following these steps:

Step one: Accept the terms and click “Install.”

Step 2. Click on 'Finish' when the process is completed.

Click “Finish”

Step 3: Click "Check Now" to run a quick scan of your PC's health.

Click "Check Now" to see the health of your PC.

Conclusions

This article discusses installing a PC health check app and how to check the health of your computer. You'll find methods applicable to both Windows 10 and 11 systems.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Windows 11 PC Health Check App

If you have further questions, please read the FAQ below.

**1. How do I run the Windows PC Health Check app?**

Enter Windows Security in the search box on the taskbar, and then select the best match from the results. Next, choose Device performance & health to see your PC health report.

2. Is the Windows PC Health Check app useful?

The Windows PC Health Check app is an automated way to perform a manual system diagnosis. It's much easier than doing this manually over a long period.