Computers that do not meet Windows 11 hardware requirements will not receive security updates
Computers that do not meet the hardware requirements of Windows 11 will not receive security updates. This is a big disadvantage for weak computer models but want to run Windows 11.
Recently, Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview version 22000.168 for Dev and Beta channels. The new version brings many features and changes, you can read more here:
Besides, Microsoft also announced that it has changed the official list of CPUs that support Windows 11. The new list will add some old CPU models such as Core i7-7820HQ Kaby Lake but there is still no CPU appearance. AMD Ryzen.
The next thing worth noting is that Microsoft allows users to install Windows 11 on computers that do not meet the minimum requirements via ISO file or Media Creation Tool. Once the installation is complete, users will be notified that their device is running in an unsupported state.
What this means? As Microsoft's latest explanation, unsupported computers will not receive Windows 11 updates, including critical security updates. When not updated, not patched security holes, these computers are at risk of being attacked and exploited by hackers.
Therefore, before installing Windows 11 on your old computer, you should consider carefully. In addition to the security risks, Microsoft also said that users who install old Windows 11 will be at their own risk when the system is less stable.
According to Microsoft, on computers that meet hardware requirements, the error rate leading to a blue screen is only 0.2%. Meanwhile, on computers with weak hardware, the blue screen error rate is 52% higher.
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