PC Health Check Not Showing Results? Try These Simple Solutions

You won't go wrong with these solutions to fix PC Health Check app that's not showing results

At a Glance
  • PC Health Check not showing results is caused by temporary glitches or faulty installation
  • The Windows PC Health Check is a great tool to know if your PC meets Windows 11 requirements
  • To fix the issue, restart your PC and app or reinstall the app.
  • The tool is necessary for all Windows users who want to check their PC health and performance status

The issue of PC Health Check not showing results on Windows 10 occurs when a user attempts to determine whether their PC is eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade. The issue is caused by the corrupted app and system files that result in the dysfunction of the PC Health Check. In this article, we will look at the causes of the error and how to fix it. The problem occurs even after updating or enabling TPM 2.0 in BIOS, and in some cases, the PC Health Check will say the PC doesn’t meet the Windows 11 requirements and won’t display all the results.

PC Health Check Not Showing Results
PC Health Check Not Showing Results

It’s quite annoying, especially when a user has tried everything they can to fix the issue and has restarted their PC several times. When they try to check the results, they receive the following message on the PC Health Check, and clicking the ‘See all results’ button displays nothing:

To see if this PC can run Windows 11, check the system requirement, or ask the company that manufactured your PC.

What causes PC Health Check not to show results?

The PC Health Check app fails to display results due to corrupted app files or faulty installation. However, there could be other possible reasons that we cannot rule out. Other causes of the PC Health Check not showing results may include:

  • Compatibility issues: If there are incompatibilities hitches between the versions of your operating system and PC Health Check, the app will have issues that may include not showing results.
  • Insufficient memory or system resources: Obviously, if there is not enough memory or resources that an app requires to run, it will not perform its tasks properly, and so it the PC Health Check. It will not work or show results.
  • A firewall or security app is blocking the PC Health Check tool: These apps can interfere with how the tool works and trigger hitches that make the app unable to display results.
  • Hardware issues: If components like hard drives, RAM, etc have technical problems, the PC Health Check app will not show results or even fail to work completely. However, this is a rare issue and when it happens, it can affect how the entire system works.
  • Lack of necessary privileges and permissions: Some users might have set some restrictions in their system that prevent the health check tool to access some offline and online components.

The cause of PC Health Check not showing results on Windows PCs can be device-specific and in such cases, the list above might not apply.

How Do I Fix PC Health Check Not Showing Results on Windows?

If PC Health Check app is not showing results on your Windows PC, cancel the error message and start the process afresh. According to a Microsoft independent advisor, you can also fix the error by restarting Windows Explorer in the Task Manager processes. If that doesn’t work, we have more solutions that will ensure you fix the issue successfully. To resolve this error try the following solutions:

  1. Restart your PC and PC Health Check app: If you restart your computer, it automatically repairs any simple technical issues that might have triggered the error. The same applies to the PC Health Check app. Any temporary issues will be repaired.
  2. Repair the PC Health Check tool: The PC Health Check app can have a faulty or incomplete installation that causes the app to behave abnormally. Repairing the app fixes such things and brings it back to how it should function.
  3. Perform SFC scan: Damaged, corrupted or missing system files can actually cause many issues including the PC Health Check tool not showing all the results. The tool automatically detects corrupted or missing file and fix them or suggest what you need to do.
  4. Reinstall the PC Health Check app: If the app has technical issues or there was incomplete or faulty installation. Also, app files can be broken and the only way to fix this is by reinstalling the app. The app will have new files and it will also fix glitches that we had in the previous app.
  5. Update your OS and PC Health Check app: If either your OS or the PC Health Check app is outdated, there can be incompatibility issues. Ensure both are in the most recent versions.
  6. Try an in-place upgrade: If your computer meets system requirements for Windows 11, but the PC Health Check app says otherwise, you can perform an in-place upgrade. This is the process where you upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 while keeping your data, settings, and server roles. It is the last resort method but it’s worth trying. It actually takes the same time as other methods of upgrading your OS.

1. Restart your PC and PC Health Check app

Restarting your computer and the PC Health Check is a recommended preliminary step that ensures that the temporary technical issues are repaired automatically on restart. Some bugs or technical hitches cause temporary issues to apps and systems, but they are not fatal. Such issues can make the PC Health Check app not show results. So, restart your PC and the app and see if the issue is fixed; close the app and restart your system from the Start button.

2. Repair the PC Health Check tool

  1. Press the Windows button + R, type Control in the Run dialog box, and press Enter to open Windows Control Panel.
  2. Locate and click on Programs and Features.
  3. You will see a list of apps; locate Windows PC Health Check, right-click on it, and select Repair.
    PC Health Check Not Showing Results
    Repair PC Health Check tool
  4. Your computer will restart the app; check if you have fixed the issue.

3. Perform SFC scan

  1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Press the Windows button + R, type CMD and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
  2. Next, type the following command line and press Enter:
    sfc /scannow
  3. Open the PC Health Check and see if the app can now show all results.
    PC Health Check Not Showing Results
    Run SFC scan

4. Reinstall the PC Health Check app

  1. Press the Windows button + R, type Control, and press Enter on the keyboard.
  2. Click on the Programs and Features option to access all apps.
  3. Locate and right-click Windows PC Health Check and choose Uninstall. This will remove the app from your Windows PC completely.
    PC Health Check Not Showing Results
    Reinstall PC Health Check tool
  4. Next, download the Windows PC Health Check app and follow the onscreen directions to complete its installation.

5. Update your OS and PC Health Check app

Update your Windows system and PC Health Check tool. Windows updates both of them automatically, but if you have disabled these settings, you can update Windows manually. These ensure that if the previous version had bugs or other technical issues, they are resolved.

6. Try an in-place upgrade

  1. Go to the Windows download page and select Windows 11. Scroll a bit and select Download Now which is located under the Create Windows 11 Installation Media.
    PC Health Check Not Showing Results
    Try an in-place upgrade
  2. Run the file you just downloaded by following the on-screen directions.
  3. Remember to select the recommended settings like Keep your files and apps and then proceed with the installation.
  4. Give your PC time to complete the process and restart your computer.

Still Stuck?

If the Windows PC Health Check is not showing results after trying all the solutions in this post, your issue might be device-specific. However, the solutions here are proven to work for the majority of users facing this issue. We recommend contacting the Microsoft support team for further assistance. Alternatively, leave a comment below and one of our experts will get back to you.

PC Health Check not showing results - FAQs

How do I check my PC health status?

To check your PC health status, search Windows Security. Click Open and go to the Device performance & health option. Here you will see your report and any recommended actions you need to take. Alternatively, you can download and install the Windows PC Health Check app which offers a detailed report on your PC health status.

Is PC Health Check app necessary?

The Windows PC Health Check app is necessary for any user who wants to check the health status of the system, performance, and compatibility. For example, the health check app can indicate whether your computer meets Windows 11 requirements. So you won’t need to install it and cause issues if it’s not compatible with your PC.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hamza Mohammad Anwar


Hamza Mohammad Anwar is an intermediate JavaScript web developer with a focus on developing high-performance applications using MERN technologies. His skill set includes expertise in ReactJS, MongoDB, Express NodeJS, and other related technologies. Hamza is also a Google IT Certified professional, which highlights his competence in IT support. As an avid problem-solver, he recreates errors on his computer to troubleshoot and find solutions to various technical issues.