Microsoft has clarified that it is possible to install Windows 11 on a PC that does not meet the system requirements for the OS , but the user must first sign a disclaimer for any damage that may occur after installing the new operating system on the old computer.
Microsoft has updated the relevant support page that guides users on installing Windows 11 on unsupported devices. A minor correction was made to the disclaimer, adding the following important note: "By selecting Accept, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this statement." More here.
The change is about the lack of new protection tools, like Secure Boot and TPM 2.0, on older PCs. Without those, Windows 11 cannot use all its security mechanisms. This could prompt a user to sue for data loss on Microsoft as a result of the new viruses that these technologies are supposed to protect against.
In October 2025, the support period for the Windows 10 operating system will end. Computers running it will continue to work, but the operating system manufacturer does not guarantee their security. Previously, Microsoft advised ordinary users to buy a new computer or laptop with Windows 11 instead of their outdated device with Windows 10.
They wanted everyone to update their hardware, but instead they got a shortage of users on Windows 11. Now they've backed down, but maybe it's too late. Users tried it when there was hype, got a slap on the wrist on the hardware and gave up. And some were even offended that their powerful hardware didn't suit Windows 11.
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