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.
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.
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 confirms there will be no U-turn on Windows 11 hardware requirements
TPM 2.0 'non-negotiable' for latest OS, says software giant Microsoft is not backing down on the hardware requirements for Windows 11, stating that the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is essential for the operating system,
Windows 11's Strict Hardware Requirements Are Here to Stay, Microsoft Warns
Microsoft cites enhanced security and AI readiness as key reasons for maintaining strict hardware requirements in Windows 11 despite the potential user backlash.
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 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.
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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