{"id":332175,"date":"2021-08-30T04:05:32","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T01:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/windows-11-will-run-on-old-pcs-after-all-but-only-the-hard-way\/"},"modified":"2021-08-30T04:05:32","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T01:05:32","slug":"windows-11-will-run-on-old-pcs-after-all-but-only-the-hard-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/windows-11-will-run-on-old-pcs-after-all-but-only-the-hard-way\/","title":{"rendered":"#Windows 11 will run on old PCs after all, but only the hard way"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#Windows 11 will run on old PCs after all, but only the hard way<\/strong>”
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Windows 11\u2018s announcement was marred by its confusing upgrade policy. It would be a free upgrade from Windows 10, but not every PC would be able to run it. And we\u2019re not just talking about crusty old beige PCs, but even some PC\u2019s as recent as Microsoft\u2019s own Surface Studio 2. Worse, Microsoft didn\u2019t make it totally clear which PCs would be able to run the OS; age and specs alone didn\u2019t seem to tell the full story.<\/p>\n

In short, it was a mess.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, Microsoft has provided<\/a> some much-needed clarity and opened up (unofficial) compatibility to many more PCs. It seems pretty much any PC that can run Windows 10\u00a0will<\/em>, in fact, be able to install Windows 11. It just might not be easy for you to do so.<\/p>\n

While everyone with an officially compatible PC will be able to install Windows 11 via a simple update, those who wish to update their PC on unsupported hardware will have to do so via Windows 11 ISO file.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a bit of a throwback, and it essentially involves putting the ISO into an external drive and installing the OS the old-school way (for reference, you can check out the Windows 10 ISO installation process<\/a>). You can even put Windows 11 on a CD for the nostalgia.<\/p>\n

While this may not be a big deal for longtime PC enthusiasts, it\u2019s extremely user-unfriendly for the average person, especially as it likely means you\u2019ll have to erase everything on your drive and start with a fresh install.<\/p>\n

Still, at least you have the option<\/em> now.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s better than nothing, and it\u2019s likely a big relief for people who built or bought spec\u2019d out PCs a few years ago. Plenty of old desktops are faster than modern laptops, for instance, and there\u2019s no reason they shouldn\u2019t be able to enjoy Microsoft\u2019s latest and greatest.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not all great news<\/a>. Microsoft later clarified that it might<\/em> withhold updates from devices on older hardware \u2013including for new drivers.<\/p>\n

I would be surprised if that threat panned out; as noted by The Verge<\/a>, it would be creating a mess for the scores of people who will install Windows 11 on older hardware. It\u2019s likely more of a liability thing, but in any case, you should be aware of that risk if you opt for a manual install.<\/p>\n

ISOs aside, Microsoft has provided some updated guidance<\/a> on official compatibility, adding a few more CPU models that were previously incompatible (such as those in the aforementioned Surface Studio 2). The company is also updating ts PC Health Check app<\/a> to provide additional clarity on why your device is or isn\u2019t supported; the new app will roll out in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Lastly, it\u2019s worth noting the company won\u2019t completely abandon those stuck on Windows 10; Microsoft says it\u2019ll support the OS until October 14, 2025.<\/p>\n

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