Want to upgrade to Windows 11 but your device does not meet Microsoft’s system requirements? Then just accept the risk of problems.
As the end of Windows 10 approaches, many Windows users face a dilemma: Should I upgrade? Microsoft is making persistent Windows 10 users aware , in increasingly unsubtle ways, that it is time to switch. However, Microsoft’s system requirements since day one can make that switch difficult for those who don’t want to ditch their PC. Consequently, there are several loopholes to installing Windows 11 on incompatible devices.
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At your own risk
Microsoft stands firm on the system requirements, but seems to be being a bit more tolerant of those looking for a loophole. On the accompanying support page, Microsoft emphasizes that installing Windows 11 on an incompatible PC is at the user’s own risk. As of now, you will then see the following disclaimer.
“Installing Windows 11 on this PC is not recommended and may cause compatibility issues. If you continue installing Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and you will no longer be entitled to updates. Damage to your PC due to lack of compatibility is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.”
One requirement is not in question for Microsoft: TPM 2.0. In a blog, Microsoft reiterates that the presence of a TPM chip is “a necessity to make Windows secure and future-proof. Detours to install Windows 11 without TPM 2.0 anyway will be dealt with severely and firmly by Microsoft. Windows simply will not work.
Back to Windows 10
Microsoft is offering a 10-day reflection period to still return to Windows 10. Under System Restore in the settings, an option appears to downgrade the PC back to Windows 10. This can be done for ten days after installing Windows 11 on the unsupported device. The detailed roadmap can be read via the support page.
Ending support for Windows 10 creates an extraordinary situation in the Windows landscape. Windows 10 is still more popular than Windows 11. Many users don’t actually want to switch, but risk being stuck with an insecure PC starting next year. Another way out is to pay for extended support, but even that is merely postponing the inevitable.
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This article originally appeared on Dec. 2. It has been updated with the latest information.