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Microsoft, Windows 11
No, Microsoft has not 'reversed course' on Windows 11 hardware requirements
A flurry of inflammatory headlines this week insisted that Microsoft had 'raised the white flag' and would allow customers to upgrade old Windows 10 PCs to Windows 11. That's not true. Here's how the comedy of errors unfolded.
No, Microsoft isn't letting you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
Except, if you actually look at the support document, no such instructions are given. Instead, the support document simply details what will happen if you choose to install Windows 11 on an unsupported machine. It does not provide instructions on how to do so.
Microsoft: No support or updates for Windows 11 PCs without minimum hardware requirements
Microsoft’s minimum requirements for Windows 11 cover several hardware components, including having enough RAM and a powerful enough microprocessor. But the most contentious issue is whether a PC contains or supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), specifically version 2.0, released in 2014.
Microsoft confirms it's not lowering Windows 11 system requirements for unsupported hardware
Microsoft has confirmed it is not lowering the system requirements of Windows 11 for running on unsupported hardware.
Microsoft will let you install Windows 11 on unsupported PCs after all — what you need to know
Microsoft updated its support page to warn users not to run Windows 11 on an unsupported PC, but the company also has official instructions on installing the operating system on devices that don't meet minimum requirements. Generally, that means PCs with a TPM 2.0 chip — a security chip required for Windows 11.
Microsoft Reverses Course, Allows Installing Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware
Microsoft now lets you install Windows 11 on unsupported devices, despite its previous insistence on the TPM 2.0 requirement.
Microsoft now allowing Windows 11 on older, incompatible PCs
Despite years of warning, it's now officially possible to install Windows 11 on PCs that don't meet requirements — but with a warning and a disclaimer.
Microsoft Warns 400 Million Windows Users—Do Not Update Your PC
As CyberNews reports, “Microsoft allows users to install Windows 11 on older PCs but warns against doing so… A few days after announcing that the TPM 2 module, a major hardwar
Microsoft is killing another handy Windows 11 feature
Microsoft has updated its list of deprecated features in Windows 11. The latest addition is Windows 11's "suggested actions" menu, which appears when you copy a phone number or date.
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Microsoft won’t back down on Windows 11’s biggest hurdle
Microsoft has made it clear that any PC not meeting the required specifications will be ineligible to run Windows 11.
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No, Microsoft Won’t Let You Install Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs
Several reports have indicated Microsoft is finally allowing Windows 11 to be installed on unsupported PCs. Unfortunately, ...
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How to Get Windows 11 on Your PC Even If It’s Incompatible
Learn more about how to get Windows 11 on your PC if it isn't compatible, and what words of warning Microsoft provided users.
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Windows 11 can now run on unsupported systems, but there’s a catch
Microsoft is now allowing PC users to install Windows 11 on unsupported systems, though updates will have to be done manually ...
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Microsoft wants you to upgrade to Windows 11 or buy a new computer
Upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 with an older PC? Microsoft will display a watermark if your device is too old.
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