Even after Microsoft allows the installation of Windows 11 on unsupported computers, these are the problems
Microsoft is willing to do anything to increase the market share of Windows 11, but many continue to choose Windows 10. The old version of the operating system has 61.83% of users compared to 34.94% of its competitor. Hardware requirements are largely responsible.
Microsoft has established that PCs must have a TPM 2.0 chip or later to be able to install Windows 11. Older devices didn't meet this requirement, but Microsoft has been sending out huge ads for months to encourage them to move to the newer version.
The tech giant is betting on AI with Windows 11 24H2, despite millions of PCs not being compatible. Microsoft’s option was to offer an annual subscription to continue using Windows 10, but it has now announced that there is a solution for those who want to move to the latest version of the operating system.
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 15, 2025, so users who don’t pay for the subscription will stop receiving security patches. If you update to Windows 11 on an unsupported PC, you’ll run into this problem too.
These unsupported devices that users have installed Windows 11 on will no longer receive updates through Windows Update, Microsoft has confirmed. Users will have to install updates manually and will no longer receive automatic security patches or new features.
Microsoft guarantees that the operating system can be installed on unsupported devices, but it does not recommend it in the long term. The company warns that the equipment may suffer from performance and stability issues.
The latest version of Windows 11 will also show a small watermark on the desktop. Microsoft is not responsible for the side effects of installing this operating system and will add a notification in the settings panel with a clear warning that it does not recommend the update.
The company behind Windows has no intention of lowering the minimum requirements for Windows 11, especially after the cybersecurity issues that have dogged the company. Older CPUs may face performance or compatibility issues. Additionally, the device will automatically exit the Windows Insider program.