Microsoft is cracking down on users running Windows 11 on unsupported PCs, warning them that a watermark will be added to the desktop and notifications may pop up in the Settings app. The company is urging users to upgrade their PCs to meet the minimum system requirements for Windows 11.
The update comes as Windows 10 support is set to end next October, prompting Microsoft to encourage users to migrate to Windows 11. However, the company warns that running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware may result in compatibility issues, and damages may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Microsoft has included detailed steps on how to roll back an unsupported Windows 11 PC to Windows 10 if needed. Users can do so within 10 days of upgrading to take advantage of this option.
While some users have successfully run Windows 11 on unsupported PCs without issues, Microsoft is playing hardball to discourage others from doing the same. The company emphasizes that users should consider buying a new PC as their existing one winds down due to age.
As adoption of Windows 11 inches up, it’s likely more people will want to upgrade in the coming months. However, users who choose to run Windows 11 on unsupported hardware do so at their own risk.
Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-ramps-up-pressure-on-users-running-windows-11-on-unsupported-pcs