Microsoft’s strict hardware compatibility requirements for Windows 11 are an attempt to steer users towards upgrading hardware and ultimately buying new PCs.
Despite restrictions placed by Microsoft on the upgrade path to Windows 11, the enthusiast community continues to find workarounds, reflecting a game of cat-and-mouse between users and Microsoft.
The new Windows 11 version 24H2 release tightened compatibility checks even further, making it more difficult for old PCs to upgrade without modifications.
Older Intel (2009) and AMD (2013) CPUs that don't support newer extensions completely prevent installations of Windows 11, highlighting Microsoft's focus on modern hardware compatibility.
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