2.6.0.0 - New Year, New Version... New OS?

2.6.0.0 comes with the following changes:

• Minor Translation updates
• Fixes UNC paths for /exporting
• Updated Fallback Processor Lists
• Adds Rounded Corners for Windows 11
• Adds Company Name for some Updaters
• Excludes DisplayLink USB devices from GPU footer
• Shortens Motherboard footer for ASUS, Gigabyte, Microsoft, MSI, and Oracle Devices

Additionally, WhyNotWin12.com and WhyNotWin12.org have been registered for potential upcoming OSes but are not yet live.

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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2.5.0.5 - Future Proofing

2.5.0.5 comes with the following changes:

• Code Cleanup
• Fixes Dev Builds
• Fixes App Sidebar Icon
• Minor Translation updates
• Fixes DPI scaling for Windows 11
• Adds fixes from 2.5.0.4 that failed to commit
• Fixes CPU Check rarely having wrong status icon
• Changes LTT Sidebar Link to a General Github Profile Link
• Adds BIOS Version to Motherboard info in footer for Support Technicians
• Adds Support for 23H2 and Newer Update Compatibility Status "TargetVersionUpgradeExperienceIndicators"

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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2.5.0.4 - There's nothing stronger than (Processor) family

2.5.0.4 comes with the following changes:

• Minor Translation updates
• Updated Fallback Processor Lists
• Added Support for Processor Family Detections
• Improved WMIC Performance for CPU Info Checks
• Corrected Icons for both compiled and uncompiled

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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2.5.0.3 - Failing on Success

2.5.0.3 comes with the following changes:

• Updated Disk Info Module
• Fixed WhyNotWin11 Icon when running directly from Source
• Fixes a Crash for Some Users on Successful CPU Compatibility Check

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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2.5.0.2

2.5.0.2 comes with the following changes:

• Minor Translation Updates
• Reverted Status Check Indicators from 2.5.0.1
• Supplemented CPU Compatibility Check with Windows Update Registry Key
• Added Motherboard Info to Footer to Assist Support Reps Assisting End Users

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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2.5.0.1 - Clarity

2.5.0.1 comes with the following changes:

• Minor Translation Updates
• Fixed Guides not being Clickable
• Removed long past Windows 11 release timeframe info
• Added Separate Indicators for Failed Windows Update Checks
• Changed Settings dropdowns to disable if no options available
• Removed no longer needed "Currently Known Requirements" disclaimer

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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2.5.0.0 - WhyNot22H2

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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2.4.3.2

2.4.3.2 comes with the following changes:

• Minor Translation Updates
• Updated Github and Discord Logos (credit @WilloIzCitron)
• Reverted DPI Handling Change from 2.4.3.0
• Added Guide Strings to Translation Templates (credit @WilloIzCitron)
• Improved Warning if Already Running Windows 11
• Finished MOST Group Policy Registry value entries (credit @WilloIzCitron)
• Updated AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm Processor Lists
• Fixed Category Labels on Settings not adhering to theme
• Updated Builds to use latest AutoIt Version upon compiling

Added the following improvements when running in WinPE:

• Added Drive Space check to check C: by default
• Added /drive <driveletter>: and /d <driveletter>: to override Space Check Drive

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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2.4.3.1

2.4.3.1 comes with the following changes:

• Fixes Crash if Languages or Themes do not exist

And the below fixes from 2.4.3.0

• Code Cleanup
• Added Basic Settings Menu
• Improved Disk Detection and Info (Credit @htcfreek)
• Improved DirectX Check Performance
• Added Guides for Common Questions
• Fixed Storage Space Check for GiB vs GB
• Fixed DPI Scaling Code on Some Devices
• Fixed Ryzen 5 1600 AF detection and reporting
• Added reporting of TPM Device Driver Error State
• Added Latest Intel and AMD Supported CPUs to CPU Lists
• Fixed Regression where TPM 1.2 was marked as Compatible
• Added GPO Registry Values to Control the Appearance of WhyNotWin11 (more coming soon)

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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2.4.3.0

2.4.3.0 comes with the following changes:

• Code Cleanup
• Added Basic Settings Menu
• Improved Disk Detection and Info (Credit @htcfreek)
• Improved DirectX Check Performance
• Added Guides for Common Questions
• Fixed Storage Space Check for GiB vs GB
• Fixed DPI Scaling Code on Some Devices
• Fixed Ryzen 5 1600 AF detection and reporting
• Added reporting of TPM Device Driver Error State
• Added Latest Intel and AMD Supported CPUs to CPU Lists
• Fixed Regression where TPM 1.2 was marked as Compatible
• Added GPO Registry Values to Control the Appearance of WhyNotWin11 (more coming soon)

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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