Fixing "Due to Compatibility Issues, Huawei PC Manager Cannot Be Installed on This PC"
For users trying to use Huawei Share or Multi-Screen Collaboration on other laptops (like Dell, Lenovo, or ASUS), the software checks for a specific "Huawei" string in the BIOS. Community workarounds exist but carry risks: Version 10 Method
The message "Due to compatibility issues, Huawei PC Manager cannot be installed on this PC" is a . The installer is checking your system’s BIOS, motherboard, and Windows registry for specific identifiers (OEM strings, SMBIOS data, or WMI information). If it does not detect a genuine Huawei motherboard or a specific Huawei BIOS signature, it halts the installation.
If your computer’s operating system has been modified or is not an official Huawei system image, the installation can fail: Fixing "Due to Compatibility Issues, Huawei PC Manager
Even on official Huawei devices, a mismatch between the Windows version and the PC Manager version can cause problems. This is especially true with newer Windows builds where Microsoft has strengthened security protocols:
Instead of a standalone installer, try using the Microsoft Installation Assistant to update the system to the latest version, which can sometimes resolve underlying OS compatibility flags.
To resolve the compatibility issue, try the following troubleshooting steps: If it does not detect a genuine Huawei
Open as an Administrator (Search cmd in the Start menu, right-click, and select Run as Administrator).
| Check Type | Method | Requirement | |------------|--------|--------------| | | wmic baseboard get Manufacturer | Must contain "Huawei" or "HONOR" | | BIOS Serial Number Prefix | wmic bios get serialnumber | Huawei-specific format (e.g., "HB" / "HV") | | ACPI Table Signature | Low-level OEM table check | "HWID" or "HUAWEI" | | Hardware ID (HWID) | Embedded Controller presence | Huawei EC chip detected |
: Some older versions of the installer can be "tricked" by manually changing your system date to May 12, 2020 before running the setup. Revert the date after the installation finishes. To resolve the compatibility issue, try the following
Installers run a sequence of automated checks before proceeding:
The error message "" typically appears because the software is hardcoded to run only on Huawei or Honor branded hardware. It performs a BIOS check during installation to verify the manufacturer.