Windows 11 now compatible with older PC’s

I'd be happier if they offered a 32-bit version of Windows 11. Even though I hardly use it, it'd buy my netbook some time.
 
Just found this post in the article, directly below the original post:
After further investigation into the claim that Microsoft now allows Windows 11 installations on older PCs, we have been unable to verify its accuracy. The original source of this claim, a post on jasondeegan.com, contains questionable details such as non-functional contact information and lacks credibility. Additionally, no official statement from Microsoft confirms any change in their system requirements.

Microsoft’s official stance remains unchanged: Windows 11 requires a TPM 2.0 chip, Secure Boot, and other hardware specifications. While unofficial methods exist to bypass these requirements, they are not endorsed by Microsoft and may result in unsupported or insecure installations.

This claim appears to have circulated via Google News, but without credible verification or supporting evidence, it should be treated with caution. We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused and appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide accurate and reliable information.

If further developments arise, we will update this thread. As always, we recommend referring to Microsoft’s official documentation for accurate information.

Thank you for your continued engagement.

WindowsForum.com Team
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They are maybe testing the water to see if folk actually want to use the OS on older hardware :D

That is folk who wouldn’t know how to do any of the workarounds or who are not tech savvy enough.
 
They killed WMR and I like my HP Reverb. I stayed on 10 and have manually disabled TPM in the BIOS to avoid being forced into 11 and bricking my Reverb.

I'm going to to update my backup clone just in case Microsoft surprises me one day.
 
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darael said:
I'd be happier if they offered a 32-bit version of Windows 11. Even though I hardly use it, it'd buy my netbook some time.
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For real? Linux would be a better option if the hardware supports it surely.

I may try Windows 11 on my pre TPM 2.0 gaming machine but I really don’t like the direction MS has been taking recently.
 
alex24 said:
For real? Linux would be a better option if the hardware supports it surely.

I may try Windows 11 on my pre TPM 2.0 gaming machine but I really don’t like the direction MS has been taking recently.
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I've spent more time than I care to admit trying to find a 32-bit Linux distro, the majority of which appear to be a few years old. For the sake of a netbook I hardly use, I'd rather spend my time using Windows 10 on it. At least I'm familiar with it and don't need to install an already out-of-date OS.

Of course that could change when Windows 10 support ends, but I doubt I'll be bothered. Windows 11 just buys the laptop more time.
 
Grimley said:
Well I hope my 8 year old Skylake laptop will be supported soon, otherwise I'll install Linux on it.
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Pretty sure you just need to have TPM and secure boot to install without hacks on 6th gen, but if you can run your stuff on Linux seems like a no brainer.
 
I read the entire article on windowsforum.com twice, to see what restrictions had been relaxed, thought I missed them the first time :)

@Philtor, please update the OP saying there is no official announcemment and maybe even remove the link.
 
Mujja said:
I read the entire article on windowsforum.com twice, to see what restrictions had been relaxed, thought I missed them the first time :)

@Philtor, please update the OP saying there is no official announcemment and maybe even remove the link.
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Are you a mod now? lol updated the post however as there has been no official announcement which wasn’t clear from my post.
 
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