Google checks if you are using its Google Chrome browser on older hardware.
The end of Windows 10 is approaching, so Google is making the necessary preparations. The latest Chromium code indicates that Google is collecting statistics from users and the hardware they use Chrome on.
Background Test
The measurement starts automatically when you launch Chrome on Windows 10. The browser then checks if your device meets the basic requirements for Windows 11, such as at least 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, Secure Boot, and a TPM 2.0 chip. Processor information is also checked. If the PC is suitable, Chrome records the value “yes” in its anonymous usage statistics.
According to Windows Latest, it involves a boolean, a value that can be true or false, named IsWin11UpgradeEligible. It is not intended to inform or influence users. It helps Google determine how long it remains sensible to continue supporting Chrome on Windows 10.
Years of Support
Based on these tests, Google can decide to extend Chrome support for Windows 10 for years, even if the official support from Microsoft ends on October 25, 2025, and Windows 11 takes priority. The results are also only for Google itself; Microsoft does not get to see them.