Windows 11 Update

[zaneeaston]

When I update my laptop Windows 10 to Windows 11 some of software's show errors and not run on that OS. How i can solve it?

[SCBWV]

I didn't experience any problems with software after upgrading from Windows 10 to 11. Admittedly, most of the software I use is MS, so I'm sure that helped. Did the software report an error or just crash? Two options I would try:

1. Re-install the software. Maybe a DLL / ActiveX component / COM object got replaced with a different version or unregistered.
2. Try running the program in Compatibility mode. There's several you can try.

[Reverend Jim]

The only software I have come across that ran on Windows 10 but not Windows 11 is PaintShopPro 9, and it is so old I am not surprised. What specific apps are not running, and what errors are you getting? Have you tried running the apps in compatibility mode?

[tarael1]

Aloha, I have seen this a few times and it is sometimes a driver issue.
Since you said this is a recent install, Look in the device manager for any hardware drivers that may not be up to par. If Windows doesn't have a good driver you need to go elswhere. Often the best drivers come from the manufacturer of the hardware. If you go to dell.com/support (assuming you have a Dell) you can find a scan tool that will update your drivers. Other manufacturers may have something similar if your machine is not too old.

[IT Cures]

The quality of Windows 11 updates becomes unpredictable because of different reactions from users who operate various hardware systems and driver software. People experience various problems after updates because their system encounters driver conflicts and their hardware components are outdated and their installation process was not complete.

The following three steps provide basic support when users encounter difficulties:

The first step requires users to check their drivers and perform updates for all hardware components especially the GPU and chipset drivers.

The user needs to utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter to identify and solve their problems.

The newest update needs to be uninstalled because the user experienced problems immediately after they installed it.

The user needs to create sufficient free storage space which should range between 20 to 40 gigabytes for optimal performance.

The system experienced booting problems and crash events because of recent updates which affected certain users.
The process of performing an in-place repair install through ISO upgrade method usually resolves the majority of update problems while maintaining user data.

[IT Cures]

Before forcing a Windows 11 update, it's worth checking whether your hardware is officially supported. While bypassing the requirements often works, unsupported systems may run into compatibility issues or miss out on future updates. If your current Windows 10 setup is stable, there's no harm in sticking with it until you're ready to upgrade your hardware.

[Iphone_1]

Windows 11 compatibility has improved significantly compared to its initial release, but issues can still occur depending on the age of the software, drivers, and hardware configuration.

In my experience, most upgrade-related problems are not caused by Windows 11 itself but by outdated drivers, legacy applications, security software, or incomplete upgrade processes. Before assuming the operating system is the root cause, it's worth checking the Event Viewer and Reliability Monitor to identify the specific error being generated.

If an application worked correctly on Windows 10 but fails on Windows 11, I would recommend:

Updating the application to the latest version.
Installing the newest chipset, graphics, and device drivers from the manufacturer's website.
Running the application as Administrator.
Testing Compatibility Mode for older software.
Running sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to verify system integrity.

I've also seen cases where a clean installation performs much better than an in-place upgrade, especially on systems that have been running for several years with numerous software installations.

Could you share which specific application or feature is causing problems? Knowing the exact error message or behavior would make troubleshooting much easier and help narrow down whether the issue is software-related, driver-related, or Windows 11 itself.

[IT Cures]

Windows 11 updates can be pretty frustrating when they dont install smoothly. Before thinking about a full reinstall , its often better to check for driver conflicts, try the Windows Update Troubleshooter, and make sure theres enough free disk space. In a lot of situations, these update hiccups come from corrupted update files or a outdated drivers rather than Windows being the actual culprit. Hopefully the points in the thread help narrow the root cause down, a bit, without going too far.