Windows 11 update is being offered to unsupported PCs

Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 11, has caused quite a stir since its release due to its strict set of minimum requirements that prevent many older PCs from installing the OS. However, a recent issue has come to light that causes the operating system to be offered to unsupported PCs, causing confusion and concern for many users.

Windows 11 is available for download to unsupported computers

The bug was first spotted up by Twitter user @PhantomOfEarth and has since been discussed on Reddit. Based on people’s experiences shared online, prompts appear on PCs that fail to meet the minimum requirements of Windows 11. However, following those prompts ultimately fails to install the upgrade, leaving many users frustrated.

Froggypwns, one of the moderators of the Windows 11 subreddit, says, “If you attempt to upgrade, you will still get an error that your PC does not meet the requirements”. The subreddit created a megathread for Windows 11 being offered to unsupported PCs. Because of the high number of reports that had appeared.

A user known as motionbot said that their school computer got the update. Despite having only 2GB of RAM, a 1.12 GHz CPU, DDR3, and barely being able to run Windows 10. This issue appears to be unintentional, rather than a push to get Win 11 on older PCs.

When Microsoft announced the operating system, it outlined the minimum requirements for Windows 11, including TPM 2.0. Despite pushback and criticism from many users, Microsoft has maintained these requirements.

However, it is possible to upgrade an unsupported computer to Windows 11. Doing so, however, could lead to compatibility issues. This has left many users wondering why Microsoft is prompting users with unsupported PCs to install Windows 11 in the first place.

As of yet, Microsoft has not commented on the situation. We have reached out to them for more information and will upgrade this article as more details become available.