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Microsoft allows Windows 11 to be installed on older, unsupported hardware but specifically nixes official support — minimum requirements for full compatibility remain unchanged (www.tomshardware.com)

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[–] TheProtagonist@lemmy.world 18 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

What’s the point in installing Windows 11, which potentially won’t work or may cause problems - and which will not be supported with security updates over a working Windows 10 installation, which is also unsupported after October 2025?

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 weeks ago

This can probably still deliver ads. I bet they continue to support ads. You are missing out on so many ads on windows 10.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Sounds like it's still supported with security updates, but not with tech support.

[–] TheProtagonist@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

But not for free as far as I’ve understood. You may have to pay a yearly fee for it.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yes for free. I think it's the same as installing Windows without a license, except you don't get the watermark.