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A few days ago we reported that Microsoft was looking to reintroduce the requirement to use computers that come with a built-in TPM 2.0 chip to install the Windows 11 operating system for security purposes.
Recently, perhaps because they have seen a lot of complaints about the need to upgrade their computers to the latest equipment, Microsoft is seen to have issued a statement that users will be allowed to do so, but with certain caveats.
If a user attempts to install an operating system on a laptop that does not have the supported specifications, this warning will be given before they proceed with the installation:
This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements for running Windows 11 – these requirements help ensure a more reliable and higher quality experience. Installing Windows 11 on this PC is not recommended and may result in compatibility issues. If you proceed with installing Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and won't be entitled to receive updates. Damages to your PC due to lack of compatibility aren't covered under the manufacturer's warranty. By selecting Accept, you are acknowledging that you read and understand this statement.
With this fact, Microsoft will apparently allow users to install the operating system on any PC the user wants, but if it is installed on an unsupported system, Microsoft will no longer be responsible for any bad things that will happen, and the PC It will not receive feature and security updates from Microsoft.
Microsoft also said that once Windows 11 is installed on these “unsupported” PCs, watermarks will appear on the screen just as if you had not activated your Windows 11 license, but existing functions can be used as usual.
If you are still using the Windows 10 operating system, you can use the PC Health Check software to see if your computer is new enough to be upgraded to the Windows 11 operating system. The Windows 10 operating system will be updated and updated on October 14, 2025.