Microsoft has basically given its blessing to install Windows 11 on a machine that doesn’t officially support the operating system.
Windows 11 can work even on an older machine, but certain requirements have been set for it, failure to meet which will result in slander. Piero Nigro
Windows 11 installation requires a compatible machine, although many have managed to circumvent the requirements. In particular, the requirement for the tpm 2.0 security circuit has acted as a stumbling block in installing the operating system on old PCs. However, now Microsoft has changed its line, at least in principle.
PC World news for new instructions on Microsoft’s support pages. The instructions tell you what to consider if you install Windows 11 on a machine that is not officially supported.
Support page opens the game by stating that installation is not recommended for a machine that does not meet the minimum requirements. In addition, you are warned about possible compatibility problems, faulty operation, and the fact that operating system updates, including security updates, may no longer arrive for the machine. According to the warning, defects due to compatibility problems are also not covered by, for example, manufacturers’ warranties.
However, the support page does not provide instructions on how to do the actual installation of Windows 11 on a machine that does not meet the requirements. The user has to figure it out in another way.
However, the page says that when the installation is done, a watermark will appear on the desktop, indicating that the device does not meet the minimum requirements. A corresponding notification may also appear in the settings menu.
If the user tries Windows 11 and still wants to return to Windows 10, he can do so for 10 days via the machine’s settings reset menu. However, before possible restoration, it is recommended to take a backup of the machine’s contents just in case.