This Microsoft website lists the requirements for installing Windows 11, which prevents many older computers from performing a full installation. First, Microsoft has adjusted the language regarding the need for users to agree to a waiver when installing Windows 11 on incompatible hardware. Second, a direct link to the Windows Recovery menu has been added, making it easier for users to roll back to Windows 10 if they run into problems.

Microsoft previously recommended that users upgrade to Windows 11 using a new PC, indicating that the company understood that not everyone would be able to make the upgrade. After reports of the company downgrading the requirement, Microsoft was forced to update the text to avoid confusion among consumers.

Update requirements with Windows 11 to avoid misunderstandings

Accordingly, in the latest update, Microsoft changed the title of the article from " Install Windows 11 on devices that don't meet the minimum system requirements" to " Windows 11 on devices that don't meet the minimum system requirements". Microsoft also emphasized that they do not officially allow the use of unsupported hardware to run Windows 11 and recommended that users should return to Windows 10 immediately.

This support article was originally published on October 4, 2021, when Windows 11 first became available. It is intended to help customers understand the implications of installing Windows 11 on devices that do not meet the system requirements. Microsoft has confirmed that the minimum system requirements for Windows 11 remain unchanged.

So for those who are using Windows 10 on devices that don't meet Windows 11 requirements, it looks like Microsoft is encouraging upgrading to a new PC after Windows 10 ends support.