The controversy over Windows 11 requirements has caused long rivers of ink to flow since the release of the operating system on June 24. The TPM 2.0 concepts, Secure Boot and the processor generation have been quite a headache for a large number of users. Many were pending if they could update … until now.
Windows 11 for (almost) everyone
Today Microsoft has confirmed to Zac Bowden (Windows Central) that they will not put any impediment to users who, at their own risk, decide to install Windows 11 manually on their devices via ISO or Media Creation Tool.
The only requirements that Microsoft will ask at a minimum are TPM 1.2, 64GB of storage, 4GB RAM and one Dual core CPU.
Microsoft recommends not installing Windows 11 on unsupported computers because there could be unexpected problems but it will not put any hindrance to those who really want to do it. The reality is that many users have already tried the latest version of Windows on their unsupported computers and they don’t seem to give any problems, so it is likely that the vast majority of moderately modern equipment will not suffer after installing the update.
The Windows 11 official requirements, on the other hand, remain intact with a single exception. Microsoft has added some 7th generation Intel processors. Only those with a compatible processor, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot activated will receive the update via Windows Update.
What do you think of this move by Microsoft? Are they right not to be strict avoiding blocking manual installation for unsupported equipment?