Microsoft has warned 400 million Windows users against updating their PCs, as doing so may lead to loss of access to future security updates.
These 400 million have PCs running Windows 10 and have been a thorn in Microsoft’s side. Windows 11 was released back in 2021 and yet, 3 years later, hundreds of millions of PCs still run Windows 10.
While people generally aren’t excited about Windows updates, with Windows 11 most of the 400 million could not update even if they wanted to.
Microsoft initially enforced a TPM 2.0 hardware requirement for Windows 11 which meant most Windows 10 PCs could not be upgraded.
Microsoft has now allowed installations on incompatible PCs. They used to say the TPM 2.0 requirement was a necessity but are now giving users instructions on how to install Windows 11 on unsupported devices.
On Microsoft’s official support page there is now an entry titled, ‘Installing Windows 11 on devices that don’t meet minimum system requirements.’
However, Microsoft still gives significant warnings about potential issues.
Users who install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware will not receive updates, including critical security updates, and any resulting damages will not be covered under warranty, they say.
The contradictory messaging from Microsoft may lead to confusion among users. There already is panic because Windows 10’s support ends in October 2025.
Microsoft needs to provide a clear guide regarding Windows 10’s end of life and the risks associated with upgrading to Windows 11 on incompatible devices.
If you’re rocking Windows 10, I think you’re in a lose-lose scenario. Upgrading or not, it appears that you will not be receiving updates from October 2025. So, I guess that makes the decision easier. Do whatever you want, you won’t be getting updates in the future.
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