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WhyNotWin11

by Robert C. Maehlv2.7.0

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Detection Script to help identify why your PC isn't Windows 11 Release Ready

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id rcmaehl.WhyNotWin11 --exact --version 2.7.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v2.7.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86Portable-Direct
x64Portable-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for WhyNotWin11.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install WhyNotWin11 on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id rcmaehl.WhyNotWin11 --exact --version 2.7.0. winget downloads the installer from Robert C. Maehl and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install WhyNotWin11 silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id rcmaehl.WhyNotWin11 --exact 2.7.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall WhyNotWin11 via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id rcmaehl.WhyNotWin11 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from WhyNotWin11's Apps & Features entry.
Is WhyNotWin11 free?
WhyNotWin11 is distributed under LGPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/rcmaehl/WhyNotWin11) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does WhyNotWin11 work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls WhyNotWin11 directly from the publisher.
How do I keep WhyNotWin11 up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id rcmaehl.WhyNotWin11 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 4 versions of WhyNotWin11 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 2.7.0latest
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  • 2.5.0.3