Microsoft has (slightly) rolled back the minimal features of Windows 11. Some devices are now compatible.
since the show Windows 11 In June 2021, the minimum characteristics required by Microsoft to install the system. It must be said that after Windows 10 is compatible with anything and everything, Microsoft has decided to boost the game and limit Windows 11 compatibility to the latest devices, To the point where most Surface products are abandoned.
The issue of reliability and safety
In a blog article, Microsoft wanted to explain the limitations of Windows 11. According to the company, Windows 11 PCs without meeting the required characteristics with 52% more crashes due to errors in the kernel (Windows kernel crashes). Computers that follow the recommendations, again according to Microsoft, have a 99.8% crash-free experience. Note that it is enough that 6 machines out of 2,000 crashes in the first scenario and 4 out of 2,000 machines per second for the percentages to be checked, without being shocking.
Microsoft also makes security arguments, suggesting that security conditions meet the expectations of experts from organizations such as the NSA or the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre.
Finally, and perhaps one of the most easily verifiable rationales: the Windows 11 minimum conditions are an expression of the minimum conditions for use of certain software provided with the system such as Microsoft Teams. Thus, the company guarantees full compatibility with its internal applications.
Microsoft is expanding standards for a few PCs
Microsoft He had promised in July Take a closer look at Intel’s 7th generation and 1st generation AMD Zen processors to see if some hardware can be restored. It must be said that the company is marketing the Surface Studio 2 for more than 4000 euros with a processor considered incompatible.
The company delivers on its promise and announces that the following processors are now compatible:
- Intel Core X series
- Intel Xeon W Series
- Intel Core 7820HQ *
For the latter, Microsoft specifies that only some processor-equipped devices such as the Surface Studio 2 will be compatible with Windows 11. The device must already use DCH (Declarative Device Component) drivers. support applications).
On the other hand, and in consultation with AMD, Microsoft confirms that Zen processors will remain excluded from the new system.
New compatibility check app
In the small parts of the Windows 11 presentation failure, there was also the PC Health Check app whose purpose was to indicate whether or not the PC was compatible. The problem is, it caused a panic with the inaccuracy in the messages displayed so Microsoft decided to remove the app from their site.
She is back now First for Windows InsiderWith clearer texts translated into French. He’d be able to view privately if he was Necessary to activate TPM 2.0 on the device to be able to install Windows 11.
