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Microsoft has accidentally released Windows 11 for unsupported PCs
Microsoft released the final version of its next big Windows 11 update (22H2) to Release Preview testers on Tuesday, and accidentally made it available to PCs that aren’t officially supported. Oops.
Twitter and Reddit users (via WindowsLatest) were quick to spot the mistake, with hundreds of Windows Insiders able to upgrade their Windows 10 machines on older CPUs. Microsoft has strict minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11, leaving millions of PCs behind, so the mistake will once again highlight the company’s controversial upgrade policy.
Windows 11 officially requires Intel 8th Gen Coffee Lake or Zen 2 CPUs and up, with very few exceptions. While there are easy ways to install Windows 11 on unsupported CPUs, Microsoft doesn’t even let its Windows Insiders officially install beta builds of the operating system on unsupported PCs, so this mistaken release is rather unusual.
Microsoft is aware of the mistake and says it’s investigating. “It’s a bug and the right team is investigating it,” says the official Windows Insider Twitter account. If you managed to install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC and were expecting only Release Preview updates for Windows 10, you should be able to rollback the unexpected upgrade in the settings section of Windows 11.
Annoying desktop watermark comes to users of unsupported Windows 11 PCs
Enlarge / Windows 11 running on an old Windows 7-era HP laptop.
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Windows 11 has stricter system requirements than any Windows version before it, dropping support for a wide range of pre-2018 PCs in the name of improving the Windows platform’s security baseline. You can work around these requirements to install Windows 11 on unsupported PCs relatively easily, but Microsoft added warnings to its installer and has threatened to withhold updates from these systems. So far, the company hasn’t followed through on that threat. But using Windows 11 on these somewhat older computers is about to get more annoying.
A new Windows 11 update adds a “system requirements not met” watermark to the desktop of unsupported PCs, similar to the watermark you might see if you were running an early beta or unactivated version of Windows. The screenshot below is from a PC that supports TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot but uses an unsupported 6th-generation Intel Core CPU.
The watermark you’ll begin seeing on unsupported PCs. A similar “requirements not met” message will also appear in the Settings app.
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This message will presumably appear when your PC doesn’t meet one or more of the operating system’s core security requirements: a supported Intel, AMD, or ARM processor; Secure Boot support; and TPM 2.0 hardware or firmware. This means it may also appear for users of PCs that are fully capable of meeting Windows 11’s requirements, but which have Secure Boot or their TPM turned off either by accident or on purpose (many motherboard BIOSes came with one or both disabled by default for years, though recent updates have changed those settings).
The new Windows 11 version (build number 22000.588) is currently in the Windows Insider Release Preview channel reserved for updates that will roll out to everyone within a few days or weeks. That means most people with unsupported hardware will begin seeing this message sooner rather than later, provided they’re keeping their PCs up to date.
Messages like this one were discovered in Windows 11 beta builds back in early February, suggesting that Microsoft has been considering these changes for a while. For now, the watermark doesn’t affect functionality, and these Windows 11 PCs will continue to operate as they did before. The watermark should be possible to disable via registry edits if that’s something you’re comfortable with. But it’s proof that Microsoft can continue to distinguish between supported and unsupported PCs after you’ve installed the operating system and that the company could use that distinction to withhold updates or disable some Windows features in the future.
Windows 11 gets a new desktop watermark on unsupported hardware
Microsoft is pushing ahead with plans to warn Windows 11 users that have installed the operating system on unsupported hardware. In a new update to Windows 11, a watermark has appeared on the desktop wallpaper for unsupported systems, alongside a similar warning in the landing page of the settings app.
Microsoft had been testing these changes last month, but they’re now rolling out to Release Preview just ahead of a full release to all Windows 11 users in the coming days. While Microsoft doesn’t mention the addition of a watermark in its “improvements” list for this update, testers have noticed it’s included.
If Windows 11 is running on unsupported hardware, a new desktop watermark will state “System requirements not met. Go to settings to learn more.” It’s similar, but far less prominent, to the semi-transparent watermark that appears in Windows if you haven’t activated the OS.
It’s been possible to bypass Microsoft’s minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11 and install the operating system freely. The controversial hardware requirements mean Windows 11 only officially supports Intel 8th Gen Coffee Lake or Zen+ and Zen 2 CPUs and up, leaving millions of PCs behind. Anyone that has used the workaround will now start to see this warning in Windows 11.
Microsoft has used similar warnings for unactivated versions of Windows in the past, and restricts features like dark mode, personalization settings, and themes from being modified until a system is activated. Microsoft doesn’t appear to be experimenting with any similar feature restrictions, and the desktop watermark can likely be disabled with some registry changes.
How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
Microsoft says Windows 11 is the most secure Windows yet, but that tag comes at a price. After spending a few weeks in beta, Windows 11 was released on October 5. It’s a free upgrade, but the catch here is that the free upgrade is available to a lot fewer devices than the Windows 10 free upgrade was. Microsoft has made the eligibility criteria for Windows a lot stricter with this one.
See also: Everything you need to know about Windows 11
Luckily, there are ways to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. It requires you to bypass the security and hardware requirement checks in Windows 11. This means that you will essentially be losing some of the promised safety appeal that Microsoft is promising here. However, if you really, badly want to upgrade to Windows 11, it’ll do the trick. Here’s how to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.
What you need to know before you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
Microsoft has been back and forth about the minimum system requirements that a system will need for Windows 11. There was a backlash against the original system requirements, and Microsoft then loosened them a little bit and revealed that it will not prevent you from installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. However, that comes with an asterisk.
Related: The complete Windows 11 installation guide
Microsoft has an official support page that details its stance on installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. First of all, there are possible compatibility issues. Windows 11 is still very early and hasn’t been tested enough to determine if there will be any crippling compatibility issues if you run it on unsupported hardware. It is safe to assume that this is a potential problem you may face. Microsoft also says that if you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, your system loses the guarantee of system updates, including but not limited to security updates.
How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
Note: The method below works by modifying the Windows 11 ISO to remove security checks. Microsoft does not recommend you do this. It may render your system inoperable, so make sure you have backups, and have understood the risks to your software, data, as well as hardware, before proceeding further. Note that despite using this method, you may not be able to install Windows 11 on your system. The method can bypass some security checks, and it will even let you install Windows 11 without TPM. However, some other requirements, like having a 64-bit CPU, cannot be bypassed.
Microsoft has a PC Health Check App, which you should download and run. The app confirms whether your system is incompatible with Windows 11, and lists out the components responsible for the ineligibility.
Additionally, you will also need to check your boot system type in Windows. Open the System Information app by searching for msinfo in your Start Menu. Click on System Summary in the left pane, and check what your BIOS Mode says. It should be BIOS or UEFI.
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This method will require you to have a USB drive that is at least 8GB in size. You will be creating a bootable USB drive using an official Windows 11 ISO and a bootable creator app called Rufus.
- Download the latest version of Rufus from here. You can pick the portable version if you want a one-click experience.
- Head over to the official website for Windows 11 ISO download.
- Under the Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) section, click on Select Download, and select Windows 11. Click on the blue Download button.
- This will prompt you to select the language for your ISO. Under the Select the product language section, click on Choose one. Pick your preferred language from the dropdown, and click on Confirm. The download will begin.
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The rest of the process is just like any regular old bootable USB installation. Attach the USB drive to the system you want to upgrade to Windows 11, and boot it up. You can now boot into the Windows 11 bootable USB by bringing up your Boot device menu by pressing the boot options key specific to your system. It’s usually the Delete key or one of the function keys. You can look up the key binding specific to your system. Once the boot device menu shows up, select the USB drive, and follow the Windows 11 installation setup.
More here: How to run Android apps on Windows 11
Using Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
Like we mentioned earlier, this is a stripped-down version of Windows 11. While it doesn’t take away too many components, the components that do get removed could potentially cripple support for current or future features in the OS. Microsoft is already taking away Windows Update support, and it could take away more things in the future.
Also read: Windows 11 beta impressions
That being said, this is still a solid way to get Windows 11 to breathe new life into an aging system. This is especially true if you have an older system that lacks TPM since this method will let you install Windows 11 without TPM. Just be prepared to have a few features be wonky. We will be updating this guide with better ways to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, so stay tuned for more.
The easy way to install Windows 11 on unsupported CPUs
Did you take one look at our hefty Windows 11 upgrade checklist and nope right out of there? It turns out there’s a dramatically easier way to install Windows 11 on computers with older CPUs — with no need to reformat your drive, erase your files, or even burn the ISO to an external USB drive.
If you’re currently seeing “This PC doesn’t currently meet Windows 11 system requirements” or “The processor isn’t currently supported for Windows 11,” there’s a Microsoft-approved registry hack that should instantly make it better.
(We’ve tested this method working on a Dell XPS 15 with Core i7-7700HQ and a Microsoft Surface Go with Pentium Gold 4415Y, neither of which are on Microsoft’s compatibility list.)
Here’s the whole process from start to finish in three easy steps.
1) Download the Windows 11 ISO
You’ll need to download the ISO. In our testing, this trick doesn’t work with the Windows 11 Install Assistant, it doesn’t trigger Windows Update, and it doesn’t fool Microsoft’s PC Health Check tool.
On this Microsoft page, scroll down to Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO). Open the Select Download dropdown, pick Windows 11, hit the Download button, select your product language from the Choose one dropdown that appears below, hit Confirm, then click 64-bit Download.
While that 5.1GB image is downloading, let’s move to step two.
2) Edit the Windows Registry to bypass the CPU check
In Windows, hit Start and type regedit, then hit enter to launch the Registry Editor. Navigate to ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMSetupMoSetup, either by pasting that whole address into the box just beneath “File, Edit, View, Favorites, Help” or by drilling down through the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and System and Setup and MoSetup folders one at a time.
In the right pane, right-click and pick New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the value “AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU” minus the quotes. Double-click on the new value you created, and enter 1 into the Value data field. Hit OK and close the registry editor.
3) Open the ISO in Windows Explorer and launch setup
Did the ISO finish downloading? Just right-click on it and pick Open with > Windows Explorer to mount the virtual disc, then double-click the setup file to begin installation.
That’s it! If the registry hack worked, you should soon see a warning message instead of a rejection message — Microsoft reserves the right to withhold security updates if you go this route! — and be given the option to install Windows 11 without losing your data.
Windows 11 setup warns that you aren’t “entitled” to updates on unsupported PCs
Enlarge / Microsoft will allow Windows 11 installs on some unsupported systems, but it really would prefer you not.
Officially, running Windows 11 will require a newer PC that meets all of the operating system’s performance and security requirements. Unofficially, running Windows 11 without meeting those requirements will be possible, but we still don’t know much about the details—how difficult it will be to install Windows 11 on those machines, how frequently they will remind you that you’re running on unsupported hardware, and even whether they’ll receive normal Windows security updates.
The Verge has spotted an apparently new warning message in the Windows 11 Setup app that explicitly warns users of the dangers of installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware—you may run into “compatibility issues,” your PC “won’t be entitled to receive updates,” and that “damages to your PC due to lack of compatibility aren’t covered under the manufacturer warranty.” This is all stuff that we’ve heard from Microsoft before, but it’s the first time that this policy has appeared during the Windows 11 setup process rather than in media reports. Once you click through this foreboding warning message, the Windows 11 installation is apparently allowed to proceed.
I’ve tried and failed to recreate this screen on multiple unsupported Windows 10 systems of different vintages, both with builds downloaded through the Insider program and installs directly from a manually downloaded Windows 11 ISO file. I also haven’t seen any firsthand reports of it outside of the Verge report. This doesn’t mean it isn’t happening—Microsoft is always rolling out different updates to different groups of people at different times—just that I can only speculate as to when you will actually see this message and what it means.
My guess is that it is eventually intended to replace another screen currently shown when you attempt a manual install of Windows on an unsupported system, one that totally blocks the upgrade if you don’t meet Windows 11’s processor, TPM, or Secure Boot requirements. The only way to get around that screen and proceed with installation for current builds of Windows 11 is to implement some registry edits that disable the system checks. This new screen would keep the checks in place while allowing people to perform the kind of manual, officially unsupported installs that the company has begrudgingly decided to allow.
The setup screen that currently blocks Windows 11 installs on unsupported systems.
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Officially supported or not, there are plenty of PCs released between 2015 and 2017 that should be able to run Windows 11 more-or-less as reliably as officially supported systems. The sixth- and seventh-generation Intel Core processors and first-generation AMD Ryzen processors still get modern driver updates from Intel and AMD, one of the key factors Microsoft cites when playing up Windows 11’s stability on newer computers. These PCs also remain perfectly capable of just about any modern PC workload short of high-end gaming or video editing, things that do actually benefit from newer CPUs and GPUs with more cores and higher clock speeds.
We’ll cover what it’s like to run Windows 11 on unsupported systems as part of our review coverage of the OS, so enthusiasts and testers at least have some idea of what they’re getting into. Windows 11 officially releases to the public on October 5. An updated version of Microsoft’s PC Health Check app that was recently released to the public can tell you more about whether your system meets the Windows 11 requirements and what (if anything) you can do to fix it.
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Microsoft is kicking unsupported PCs out of Windows 11 testing
Microsoft is starting to drop PCs from its Windows Insider testing program that are ineligible to upgrade to Windows 11. If you’ve been helping Microsoft test Windows 11 on a machine that doesn’t meet the minimum hardware requirements, you’ll likely see a message in Windows Update warning that you’ll need to reinstall Windows 10.
“Your PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11,” says Microsoft’s warning. “Your device is not eligible to join the Windows Insider Program on Windows 11. Please install Windows 10 to participate in the Windows Insider Program in the Release Preview Channel.”
Windows 11 testers in both the Dev and Beta channels have started receiving the message on incompatible PCs this week, just as Microsoft has announced its October 5th release date for the upcoming OS. It’s something that Microsoft warned testers would happen at the beginning of the beta period of Windows 11, but it still highlights the often confusing minimum hardware requirements that Microsoft has set.
Windows 11 testers that have been running the OS on unsupported hardware will be able to use a workaround to install an ISO version of the final release. But Microsoft warns that devices in this unsupported state won’t be eligible for Windows Updates, and that could include security patches.
Microsoft recommends that Windows 11 testers that don’t meet the hardware minimums should install Windows 10, as this OS will be supported until 2025. Many Windows 11 testers, who are often loyal Microsoft enthusiasts, will still be left confused why their PC isn’t officially supported even though it has likely been running the OS just fine for months.
Microsoft has attempted to justify its Windows 11 minimum hardware requirements around a push for security and reliability, but it still leaves some PCs sold just a few years ago from being able to upgrade. Windows 11 raises the baseline of security to the CPU level, and Microsoft has been clear it wants to enforce or support Trusted Platform Module (TPM), UEFI Secure Boot, and virtualization-based security methods.
Windows 11 will now arrive on October 5th, and Microsoft will continue to release new Dev builds of the OS to testers. Android app integration isn’t arriving at launch but Windows Insider testers will get access in the coming months to the feature which relies heavily on modern hardware.
You Can Use Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware, But You May Not Want to
Windows 11 is going to be a major upgrade. But before you can get there, Microsoft wants you to have the necessary hardware. The company published a blog post officially detailing the system requirements for Windows 11. It lays out the processors and systems that will be compatible with the new operating system, while also helping clear out some of the confusion caused by the company’s initial guidance on the necessary hardware.
Microsoft’s list of system requirements includes at least a 1GHz or faster CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. Devices will also need version 2.0 of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which aids with security clearance and is available on most modern motherboards.
The list of Windows 11-ready Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm processors includes the usual cadre of Intel 8th Gen and beyond CPUs. Most notably, there’s a chunk of 7th Gen Intel Core Kaby Lake and first-generation AMD Zen CPUs not on the list, which is a bit of a surprise considering these SoCs were released in 2016 and 2017, respectively. The only 7th-generation Intel processors listed as compatible are Intel Core X-series processors, Xeon W-series processors, and, specifically, the Core i7-7820HQ processor, which is the CPU used inside Microsoft’s own Surface Studio 2.
AMD’s first-gen Ryzen chip didn’t make the chopping block. “After carefully analyzing the first generation of AMD Zen processors in partnership with AMD, together we concluded that there are no additions to the supported CPU list,” writes Microsoft. The company adds that devices that didn’t meet the minimum hardware requirements “had 52 percent more kernel mode crashes” in Windows 11, whereas those that met the minimum hardware requirements “had a 99.8 percent crash-free experience.”
If you happen to fall into the category of devices that aren’t officially supported, you can still install Windows 11 with a bit of software sleuthing. Either keep your version of Windows 11 on the Windows Insider Program or create a Windows 11 ISO file and install it manually. But take into consideration Microsoft’s warnings on how the system might perform.
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Microsoft explained it settled on the minimum system requirements to prioritize support for things like modern DCH drivers and the aforementioned TPM security. It’s part of a larger move on Microsoft’s end to modernize its long-standing legacy software. The consolidation should help improve the overall reliability of the Windows platform.
Before you plan to update, Microsoft will release a new version of its PC Health Check app to help guide you toward whether your device is ready for Windows 11. The app is currently in testing with Windows Insiders users, though it should be rolling out in the coming weeks.