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WhyNotWin11 Changelog

What's new in WhyNotWin11 2.6.0.0

Jan 18, 2024
  • 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

New in WhyNotWin11 2.5.0.5 (Jun 1, 2023)

  • 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"

New in WhyNotWin11 2.5.0.4 (Feb 5, 2023)

  • 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

New in WhyNotWin11 2.5.0.3 (Aug 28, 2022)

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

New in WhyNotWin11 2.5.0.2 (Aug 28, 2022)

  • 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

New in WhyNotWin11 2.5.0.1 (Jul 7, 2022)

  • 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

New in WhyNotWin11 2.5.0.0 (Jun 30, 2022)

  • 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

New in WhyNotWin11 2.4.3.2 (May 10, 2022)

  • 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

New in WhyNotWin11 2.4.3.1 (Dec 13, 2021)

  • 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)

New in WhyNotWin11 2.4.2.1 (Oct 6, 2021)

  • Fixes issue with RAM reporting
  • Updated language file templates
  • Started on Language Picker code

New in WhyNotWin11 2.4.2 (Oct 6, 2021)

  • Added /force option
  • Fixed /update option
  • Added Summary Screen
  • Updated Compatible CPU lists
  • Fixed SQ1 & SQ2 CPU Frequency Display
  • Added timeout to DX12 + WDDM2 check
  • Improved Command Line option handling
  • Disabled critical failure error pop-ups on silent mode
  • Corrected Minor Issue on Failed DirectX Check CSV output
  • Removed Linux Easter Egg as WINE is no longer able to run the application
  • Improved DX12 + WDDM2 check to report failures in WINPE and other Circumstances

New in WhyNotWin11 2.4.1 (Aug 31, 2021)

  • 2.4.1 comes with the following changes:
  • Updated Supported AMD Processors
  • Updated Supported Intel Processors
  • Removed Clean Install Upgrade Note (Thanks Microsoft)

New in WhyNotWin11 2.4.0 (Aug 28, 2021)

  • Cleaned up Code
  • Updated Language Files
  • Fixed Command Line Switches (see below and WhyNotWin11.exe /?)
  • Added New Supported Intel Processors
  • Re-Added Cross for Failed Checks for Accessibility
  • Removed "Unsure" Result for CPUs now that Microsoft testing is complete
  • Added Note that WIndows 11 can be installed, but not updated to, if you completely delete your existing Windows 10 data

New in WhyNotWin11 2.3.2 (Jul 29, 2021)

  • Cleaned up Code
  • Updated Language Files
  • Added RTL Support in Translations
  • Added "n" Support in Translations
  • Improved WMIC Performance Slightly
  • Fixed TPM Check failing on Rare Occasions
  • Removed Checkmark and Cross from Pass/Fail
  • Fixed Reporting of RAM on Systems under 4GB
  • Added Exclusion for "Citrix Indirect Display Adapter"
  • Fixed Social Icons not recoloring to match Text Color
  • Fixed Secure Boot "Supported" Devices reporting as "Enabled"
  • Added not yet enabled Code for Advanced Checks (Physical Display Size, etc)

New in WhyNotWin11 2.3.1 (Jul 11, 2021)

  • Improved GPT check
  • Improved Icon Quality
  • Minor Text Improvements
  • Minor Code Improvements
  • Updated "OK" to Checkmark
  • Added Basic Theming Support
  • Fixes Pentium Gold CPU Detection
  • Fixed Crash when no Boot Devices Found
  • Fixes Odd Issues with 8.1 Color Detection
  • Added Basic Descriptions and Fixes for Items
  • Fixes Alert for those running Windows 11 or Linux
  • Improved Uncompiled File Structure for Easier Understanding
  • Fixes Misspelling from Microsoft's OWN Supported Intel Processor List

New in WhyNotWin11 2.3.0.5 (Jul 4, 2021)

  • Fixes Check for Updates button
  • Corrected Dark Mode Text Color
  • Reverts Incorrectly Updated CPU List (20H1, not 11)

New in WhyNotWin11 2.3.0.4 (Jul 3, 2021)

  • Updated Social Icon Layout
  • Fixed Social Icon Backgrounds
  • Added Translation Improvements
  • Fixed Not Warning Incompatible OSes
  • Added Minor Performance Improvements
  • Includes Updated Intel CPU Compatibility List (See Below for Manual Backporting)
  • Added Progress Bar for WMIC Progress for Slower Systems
  • Fixes Language and CPU Files if Running Uncompiled Source
  • Fixes issue with TPM 1.2 Not Reporting as Detected but Incompatible for Non-Admins

New in WhyNotWin11 2.3.0.3 (Jul 1, 2021)

  • Added App Dark Mode Setting (Theme will be updated soon)
  • Fixes Updater Reporting Non-Existent Update

New in WhyNotWin11 2.3.0.2-1 (Jul 1, 2021)

  • UI Improvements (credit @Oleg-Chashko)
  • Added Various Translations
  • Improved DirectX detection
  • Improved Various Translations
  • Fixed GPT Detection edge case
  • Added Command Line Switches (/format and it's parameters do not work by itself currently, must be before /silent)
  • Custom Themes are now Respected
  • Adds Migitations to Security Concerns (Advisory coming 7/9)
  • Added Font Sizing Support to Translations
  • Fixed Backup Ram Check Reporting KB as GB on Failure
  • Removed Translation Credit, will be re-added tomorrow
  • Fixed Non-Admin TPM Checking on Non-English Systems
  • Added GPT Fail for when GPT was detected but not bootable

New in WhyNotWin11 2.3.0.1 (Jun 29, 2021)

  • Fixes Unicode Characters in Translations

New in WhyNotWin11 2.3.0 (Jun 29, 2021)

  • Removed Tray Icon (credit @PikuZheng)
  • Added Translations
  • Minor Code Cleanup
  • Fixed Text Being Scaled
  • Tweaked Result Outputs
  • Clarified CPU Check Results
  • Greatly Improved GPT Check (credit @htcfreek, @Qazy147)
  • Greatly Improved UEFI Check (credit @htcfreek)
  • Added Command Line Switches (not yet fully working)
  • Exit Icon Now Shows Hand Cursor
  • Moved CPU Name to Bottom Panel
  • Fixed Crash on Multiple CPU Setups
  • Minor Compiled File Detail Changes
  • Greatly Improved SecureBoot Check (credit @htcfreek)
  • Added Warning for Win 7 and Earlier
  • 10 of 11 Checks Now Report Instantly
  • GPU Name Now Listed Along with CPU
  • Removed Annoying Yellow Warning Banner
  • Fixed Backup RAM Check Reporting KB as GB
  • Improved Disk Space Check to Check Other Disks
  • Fixed Intel CPUs Reporting Current Speed Occasionally
  • Moved Translations and CPU Lists to %localappdata% instead of %temp%
  • Removed Admin Rights Requirement. They'll be requested if available, however. (credit @htcfreek)

New in WhyNotWin11 2.2.4 (Jun 27, 2021)

  • Minor Banner Improvements
  • Fix Broken 2.2.3 Build Release
  • Change CPU failure to ? instead of !

New in WhyNotWin11 2.2.1 (Jun 27, 2021)

  • Fixes Compatibility Misspelling (Credit @DigitalfoxPT)
  • Adds x86 Build (Those on x86 will Fail OS Architecture Check)
  • Fixed Pentium Gold Processor Detection (See Below for Backporting List)
  • Fixes WDDM Detection for a Small Number of People Running Bleeding Edge GPUs

New in WhyNotWin11 2.1.0 (Jun 26, 2021)

  • Added CPU Arch Check
  • Added DirectX 12 Check
  • Added CPU Name Check (excluding Broadcom)
  • Powershell output file moved to TEMP
  • Minor Prep for Fixes on Get-Disk Failure
  • Powershell output file now deleted when done
  • RAM Check now accounts for Hardware Reserved RAM
  • Added Ability to Check for Updates from the Application itself

New in WhyNotWin11 2.0.1 (Jun 25, 2021)

  • Patches Boot Check failing for UEFI
  • And the following 2.0.0 changes:
  • Added Fancy GUI
  • Added RAM Check
  • Added Secure Boot Check
  • Added TPM Version Check
  • Added Storage Space Check
  • Added TPM Activation Check
  • Added CPU Frequency Check
  • Added CPU Core Count Check
  • Added CPU Name Listing (Check coming soon)
  • Code Refactored to use WMI where available