user upgrade

More than 800 million Microsoft users are facing significant changes as the company ends critical security updates this October. The user base is divided into two groups: those unwilling to update and those unable due to older PCs that do not meet Windows 11's security requirements. Microsoft recommends that users with incompatible PCs invest in new ones. While all users can opt for extended support, many may resist paying extra fees, risking loss of support. Microsoft has removed the official workaround that allowed unsupported PCs to bypass CPU and TPM requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. This change follows the release of Windows 11 24H2, indicating a discouragement of upgrades on unsupported devices. Previously, users could modify the registry to bypass these checks, but this required technical knowledge and was not endorsed for all users. Microsoft warns against installing Windows 11 on devices that do not meet minimum requirements, highlighting potential risks such as loss of support and diminished functionality.