Microsoft finally gives in and now allows installing Windows 11 on incompatible computers
Microsoft does allow you to install Windows 11 on incompatible computers. You just have to accept the disclaimer, which says exactly that.
There's less than a year left until Windows 10 official support ends, leaving millions of devices without feature or security updates.
However, the latest data is not at all encouraging, given that even Windows 10 has slightly improved its market share compared to Windows 11, which is losing ground.
It is clear that once Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, millions of devices running this operating system around the world will be at the mercy of cybercriminals.
Although Microsoft will release the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates even after the end of support for about $30, the reality is that there will be users who don't even want to pay that amount.
Now, as revealed on Neowin , Microsoft has updated its support page to guide users on how to install Windows 11 even on incompatible PCs.
This is due to a change to the support page which now includes a disclaimer for users trying to install the new operating system on unsupported computers.
Interestingly, Microsoft is allowing unsupported PCs to upgrade to Windows 11, but with a disclaimer.
“If you continue to install Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and you will not be eligible to receive updates” and “By selecting Accept, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this statement.”
Additionally, if the upgrade to Windows 11 is unsuccessful, the user has a way to go back to Windows 10.
As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, we'll see if Microsoft has changed its mind to ensure the security of the millions of devices running Windows 10.