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Microsoft’s New Update—Bad News Confirmed For 400 Million Windows Users
The interesting twist to these Windows 10 numbers is the 400 million or so users that don’t have the right hardware to upgrade. While there are various options to upgrade on a non-compatible PC, Microsoft has just firmed up its warning that doing so could stop further updates and even invalidate any hardware warranties still in place.
Microsoft does not want you running Windows 11 on an unsupported PC — here's how it will pressure users
Microsoft is planning to add watermarks and settings notifications on unsupported PCs running Windows 11 due to a lack of TPM 2.0.
Microsoft’s Windows 10 End Might Spark Start Of New AI PC Spending
Microsoft partners ready themselves for the Windows 10 to Windows 11 refresh cycle, where they could persuade customers to upgrade to Copilot+ and AI PCs from Dell, HP, Lenovo.
Microsoft Warns: 400 Million PCs Risk Losing Windows Updates
Microsoft warns 400 million PCs risk losing updates as Windows 10 support ends in 2025. Users must upgrade hardware for Windows 11, pay for extended security, or risk cybersecurity threats.
Microsoft Warns 400 Million PC Owners—This Ends Your Windows Updates
As spotted by Neowin, Microsoft has updated its disclaimer for users taking this risk. The wording is clear: “Installing Windows 11 on this PC is not recommended and may result in compatibility issues.
Windows 11 upgrade dilemma: Microsoft warns users of compatibility risks as Windows 10 support ends in 2025
With Windows 10's end-of-support deadline approaching in October 2025, these users face a dilemma: either update to Windows 11 with potential compatibility issues or continue using Windows 10 and risk losing security updates.
Microsoft wants you to upgrade to Windows 11 or buy a new computer
Upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 with an older PC? Microsoft will display a watermark if your device is too old.
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Microsoft Won’t Lower Windows 11's Hardware Requirements
Microsoft is doubling down on Windows 11's requirement for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip in PCs. The company says ...
Microsoft confirms the Windows 11 TPM security requirement isn't going anywhere
With the end date for Windows 10 less than a year away, people still using that operating system will need to start preparing ...
Microsoft closes the door on Windows 11 supporting older hardware
Microsoft has poured cold water on any hopes of lower hardware requirements for Windows 11. With Windows 10 end of support ...
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Microsoft: Windows 11 TPM is a must, non-negotiable for upgrades from Windows 10
Microsoft: Windows 11 TPM is a must, non-negotiable for Windows 10 upgrades, forcing them to buy new PCs to use the ...
Microsoft says having a TPM is "non-negotiable" for Windows 11
Microsoft made it abundantly clear this week that Windows 10 users won't be able to upgrade to Windows 11 unless their ...
Microsoft makes its stringent TPM 2.0 Windows 11 upgrade requirement "non-negotiable" — potentially leading to the single biggest jump in junked and unsupp…
As Windows 10's imminent death approaches, Microsoft says the TPM 2.0 system requirement for upgrading to Windows 11 is now ...
Microsoft: Windows 11 requirement for a TPM 2.0 chip is "non-negotiable"
While announcing Windows 11, Microsoft made a very controversial move to change hardware requirements significantly. The ...