Switching from Windows 10 to Windows 11 during the installation process (OOBE)
The launch of Windows 11 did not go unnoticed. It came with a demanding minimum system requirement or point to making hundreds of millions of computers incompatible.
Leaving aside the controversy, this approach has blocked the “durability” of many computers. Oddly last year, the upgrade appeared on normally incompatible devices, even though Microsoft had made it clear that computers that did not meet the system requirements would remain on Windows 10.
A few days ago a watermark appeared on the desktop of non-eligible Windows 11 PCs. At the same time, the upgrade was once once more offered to non-compatible PCs. According to Redmond it was an accident. In addition, the computers concerned were not authorized to complete the installation of the operating system. The problem has been corrected. The firm explains
Some ineligible Windows 10 and Windows 11 21H2 devices were offered an inaccurate upgrade to Windows 11. These ineligible devices did not meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11. Devices that experienced this issue did not been able to complete the upgrade installation process. This issue was detected on February 23, 2023 and resolved the same day.
Microsoft recommends users stick with Windows 10 if their devices don’t meet the system requirements. Windows 10 remains relevant. Its maintenance is ensured at least until October 2025.
Windows 11 and its system requirements
Here are the minimum system requirements to install Windows 11 on a PC. Windows 10 2004 or newer must be present. Its configuration must be proposed
- A 1 gigahertz (GHz) or higher processor, with at least 2 cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system-on-chip (SoC),
- 4 gigabytes (GB) of RAM,
- A storage space of 64 GB or more,
- a UEFI-compatible Secure Boot,
- A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0,
- A graphics card compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver,
- High definition screen (720p) with a diagonal greater than 9 inches, 8 bits per color channel,
- An Internet connection: Windows 11 Pro for strictly personal use and Windows 11 Home require an Internet connection and a Microsoft account during the initial configuration of the device.
An internet connection is also required to exit Windows 11 Home from S mode. For all editions of Windows 11, internet access is required to perform updates and to download and enjoy certain features. A Microsoft account is required for some features.