Microsoft backs down: Windows 11 will run on any pc

It seems that Microsoft is finally backing down, as it announced that Windows 11 will run on any computer.

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One of the biggest draws to the highly anticipated Windows 11 is its strict minimum system requirements . However, Microsoft has just announced to The Verge that any PC will be able to install the Windows 11 ISO, opening up the new operating system to “almost” anyone who wants to install it.

Windows 11 also runs on older computers
Microsoft has so far insisted on its initial minimum requirements of Windows 11, though added a few more processors in the list of supported models. However, it seems that after the pressure he received, he announced that he will impose restrictions only when upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11. In new installations with Windows 11 ISO there will be no such restrictions.

Of course, there is no guarantee that Windows 11 will work well on older computers, as Microsoft is constantly optimizing it for newer and more powerful computers. However, you can try it yourself to see if it will work or not. In our virtual machine, however , with very low resources, it works fine so far.

Microsoft says that this official installation solution is designed primarily for businesses evaluating Windows 11, and that regular users should upgrade at their own risk , as the company cannot guarantee driver compatibility and overall system reliability. The company does not even plan to advertise this method to consumers.

You'll likely need to have at least a 64-bit processor, with two or more cores, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage to even consider installing Windows 11, but at least your computer won't need to be on the list of supported CPUs or have a TPM 2.0 chip.

Most ordinary users who try to run the Windows 11 upgrade process, and do not meet the minimum requirements, will see the message that they can not install the operating system and will never consider getting an ISO. But for those who are willing to go beyond that extra level, Microsoft has stepped back and relaxed.

Microsoft also announced that other processors have received support for Windows 11. The official list now includes the Intel Core X series, Xeon W-series and selected devices running Intel Core 7820HQ chips.

Finally, Microsoft is now planning to update its PC Health Check app ( a preview is available here – but requires Insider registration) to include the new Intel processors and provide much greater clarity as to why your PC may not be able to officially upgrade.

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