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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 will let you install Windows 11 on unsupported PCs after all — but it's not worth the trouble
With Windows 10 seeing its final days in October next year, Microsoft is really recommending users upgrade to Windows 11 — unless their PC doesn't have a TPM 2.0 chip. However, you can still run the latest version of Windows on unsupported PCs.
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 officially watermark old PCs that install Windows 11
Microsoft has brought down the eligibility rules surrounding Windows 11 before severing support for the world's most popular OS, Windows 10.
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Windows 11 won’t remove Start menu’s recommendations, but Microsoft will make it better
Windows 11 won't remove Start menu's recommendations, but Microsoft will make it better. It's starting with recommendations ...
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Windows 11's 'suggested actions' feature is headed to the Microsoft Graveyard - but here's what's replacing it
Microsoft is removing Windows 11’s “Suggested Actions” feature, replacing it with AI-driven “Click to Do” for newer Copilot+ ...
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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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Microsoft is Removing Suggested Actions on Windows 11
Microsoft had initially planned to enhance Suggested Actions with machine learning and local models to improve its accuracy ...
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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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Microsoft Issues New Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds to Dev and Beta Channels
It looks like Microsoft isn't getting into the holiday spirit quite yet. Instead, it has delivered Dev and Beta channel ...
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Microsoft will still let Windows 11 users send a fax, should they ever want that
Microsoft has fixed a bug that caused connectivity issues for eSCL devices The temporary safeguard hold on Windows 11 24H2 ...
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New Windows 0Day Attack Strikes—Microsoft Warns Millions To Update Now
As a zero-day security vulnerability posing significant risk to users is confirmed as under active exploitation—the DHS and ...
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