During the summer, Microsoft released a small tool that tested your computer to see if it was ready for Windows 11. Then many people noticed that their computers did not pass the test and wondered how it could be that their relatively new computers could not pass of running this operating system.
However, Microsoft was quick to say that they would review the requirements, which they have now done. The minimum requirements for Windows 11 have now been lowered slightly, including allowing some of the 7th generation Intel processors such as the Intel Core X series, Xeon W series and Intel Core 7820HQ. You can find a complete list of which processors Windows 11 supports here.
But even if your computer does not meet the operating system’s system requirements, Microsoft told The Verge that Microsoft will not ban computers running older processors from installing Windows 11. These computers will simply not be able to do so through the official Windows update software. Instead, you need to download a Windows 11 ISO file and install it on your own. Microsoft also does not guarantee full compatibility or updates if you install Windows 11 on your own.
Microsoft has also released an updated version of the PC Health Check tool that checks if your computer is ready for Windows 11 or not and what you need to do to get Windows 11 to spin on it.
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