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With Windows 11 update there is an exclamation mark. I am up to date, it says above. Below it says Your device is missing important security updates. How do I get the exclamation point away

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Dec 22, 2024, 10:09 PM

With Windows 11 update there is an exclamation mark. I am up to date, it says above. Below it says Your device is missing important security updates. How do I get the exclamation point away?

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  1. John DeV 130.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    Dec 24, 2024, 12:02 AM

    It is not recommended to install Windows 11 on a device that does not meet the minimum requirements due to the risk of running into compatibility issues and won't be entitled to receive updates. However, you can check the tutorial guide below on How to Clean install Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware

    https://pureinfotech.com/install-windows-11-24h...

    Note: It's always a good practice to backup your important files first before performing a Windows upgrade or reinstallation.

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns by clicking the "Reply" button at the end of my response. I will appreciate it.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

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  1. John DeV 130.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    Dec 22, 2024, 11:44 PM

    Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    Please try performing an In-place Upgrade. It will definitely help in resolving update errors. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while your personal files, settings and installed applications will not be removed.

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    Few things to check on the PC

    **Unplug all external peripherals except for the Mouse, Keyboard, and LAN cable before starting

    **Disable or uninstall any third-party Antivirus program to prevent it from interfering with the upgrade

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns by clicking the "Reply" button at the end of my response. I will appreciate it.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

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  3. John DeV 130.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    Dec 23, 2024, 12:22 AM

    I recommend checking your device for Windows 11 compatibility first using the PC Health Check app

    https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

    Please provide a screenshot of the results in your next response. Thanks.

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  4. Anonymous
    Dec 23, 2024, 12:27 AM

    With Windows 11 update there is an exclamation mark. I am up to date, it says above. Below it says Your device is missing important security updates. How do I get the exclamation point away?

    Maybe I can no longer carry out
     a direct update because my PC
     doesn't actually meet the 
    system requirements for
     Windows 11?
    
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