If the PC meets system requirements, you’re free to perform the next operation.
Some of you may use another tool called WhyNotWin11 to perform a check again.
But it still says the PC is compatible with Windows 11.
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In this case, perhaps there is a problem with Windows Update.
Your PC can really run Windows 11.
Regardless of the reasons, just move to the next part to find solutions now.

To do this thing, two ways are available.
Run Task Scheduler
Step 1: In Windows 10, typeTask Schedulerinto the search box and press Enter.
Step 2: Go toMicrosoft > Windows > app Experience.
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Step 3: Right-click onMicrosoft Compatibility Appraiserand chooseRun.
Wait some time until the status isReady.
Step 1: Open Command Prompt with admin rights.

Step 2: In the CMD window, punch in intoschtasks.exe /Run /TN \Microsoft\Windows\program Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiserand pressEnter.
Then, go to Windows Update and see if it says you’re free to run Windows 11.
If yes, then start the update.
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Your machine supports TPM but you disable it in BIOS.
To fix the issue, go to enable it.
How to look to see if your PC has TPM for Windows 10?
If so, how to enable TPM in Windows 10 or BIOS?
Look for ways in this post now.
Then, find the security tab to enable TPM.
According to users in some forums, they enable TPM in BIOS but Windows Update still sayscant meet requirements.
you’re free to also have a try.
it’s possible for you to choose to delete the SoftwareDistribution folder.
Step 1: Before deletion, you better stop some related services.
Choose all the files and folders to delete.
Step 1: In Windows 10, go toSettings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
Step 2: Tap onAdditional troubleshooters, findWindow Update, and clickRun the troubleshooter.
To find details, refer to this post How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11?
See a Detailed Guide.
This is a large change in the operating system.
To double-check data security, a backup is necessary since the update could lead to data loss.
To do this thing, runPC backup software MiniTool ShadowMaker.
It supports file, system, disk, and partition backup & recovery.
Incremental, differential, and automatic backups can also be done by this freeware.
Tap on the download button to get this tool to have a try.
Verdict
PC Health Check says I can run Windows 11 but Windows Update says I cant?
After trying these ways, it’s possible for you to successfully update Windows 11.