It's no secret that Microsoft wants you to upgrade to Windows 11, but not if you are upgrading on a supported PC. The company does not want you to run the latest version of Windows on unsupported hardware, especially desktops and laptops that do not have a TPM 2.0 chip.

Recently, ZDNet found an updated Windows 11 support document that warns that PCs that do not meet the minimum requirements will see a new watermark. The update also adds a notification to the “Settings” app indicating that the requirements have not been met.

Surprisingly, despite the company's seeming eagerness to upgrade to Windows 11, the updated support document recommends downgrading to Windows 10 if you are using an unsupported PC. This is despite the fact that the software giant will end support for Windows 10 next October.

Microsoft also warns that unsupported PCs may not receive the latest Windows 11 updates.

Here is an essay of the text that will pop up if your PC is unsupported:

“This PC does not meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11. Installing Windows 11 on this PC is not recommended and may cause compatibility issues; if you proceed with the installation of Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and you will no longer be entitled to receive updates. Damage to your PC due to incompatibility will not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. By selecting “I agree,” you acknowledge that you have read and understand this statement.

Windows 11 has been around since 2021 and faced immediate backlash for a variety of reasons, including Windows 10 being a legitimately good version of Microsoft's operating system and many people not feeling the need to upgrade. like Start11. program, which can be easily undone, but unwelcome changes to the Start menu have also held some people back.

At the same time, Windows 11 has strict hardware requirements, such as installing a TPM 2.0 chip. This means that older PCs that can run Windows 11 are not supported because they do not have the TPM 2.0 that has started to appear on PC motherboards in the last few years.

This hardware is intended to add an extra layer of security to the PC. If your motherboard supports it, you can purchase a TPM 2.0 module online for $20-30. However, it is not available for laptops.

Being bothered by watermarks and over-the-top configuration app notifications probably won't make people upgrade.

However, the lack of updates is a real security issue, whether or not a TPM 2.0 module is installed. It means that you may miss important security updates, putting your computer at risk from hackers. Fortunately, companies that develop the best antivirus software are already working on ways to keep older PCs secure after the upgrade to Windows 11 is closed.

Still, pestering customers into upgrading is not a good idea. Especially since there are many PCs that are fully capable of running Windows 11 but cannot due to Microsoft's strict hardware requirements.