Would you like to upgrade to Windows 11, but your device doesn’t meet Microsoft’s system requirements? Then you just have to accept the risk of problems.
As the end of Windows 10 approaches, many Windows users are facing a dilemma: Should I upgrade? Microsoft is making it clear to stubborn Windows 10 users in increasingly less subtle ways that it’s time for a change. However, the system requirements that Microsoft has used since day one can make this transition difficult for those who don’t want to scrap their PC. There are several loopholes to install Windows 11 on incompatible devices.
At your own risk
Microsoft is sticking to the system requirements, but seems to be a little more tolerant of those looking for a loophole. On the associated support page, Microsoft emphasizes that installing Windows 11 on an incompatible PC is at the user’s own risk. From now on you will see the following disclaimer.
“Installing Windows 11 on this PC is not recommended and may cause compatibility issues. If you continue installing Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and you will no longer be eligible for updates. Damage to your PC due to lack of compatibility is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.”
Back to Windows 10
Microsoft is offering a ten-day cooling-off period to return to Windows 10. Below System Restore The option to downgrade the PC back to Windows 10 appears in the settings. This is possible for ten days after installing Windows 11 on the unsupported device. You can read the detailed step-by-step plan on the support page.
The end of support for Windows 10 leads to an exceptional situation in the Windows landscape. Windows 10 is still more popular than Windows 11. Many users don’t actually want to switch, but run the risk of being stuck with an unsafe PC from next year. Another way out is to pay for extended support, but even that only delays the inevitable.