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Microsoft is cracking down on unsupported Windows 11 installs
Microsoft has removed a support document from 2021 that taught users how to bypass the Windows 11 hardware requirements. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Microsoft Will Remove the Free VPN That Comes With Windows Defender Soon
The feature will no longer be available starting Feb. 28. Microsoft wants to focus on “new areas that will better align to customer needs.”
Microsoft removes guide for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs - but this hack still works
A support page no longer describes the Registry hack that lets you bypass Windows 11's TPM requirements. But you still have options for sneaking past the hardware restrictions.
Microsoft hides "official" workaround for installing Windows 11 on older PCs
When Windows 11 launched in 2021, Microsoft provided an official method for installing the operating system on devices that didn't meet its stringent hardware requirements. However,
Microsoft Scrubs Instructions for Installing Windows 11 on Older PCs
Microsoft has quietly removed official guidance for bypassing Windows 11's hardware requirements from its support documentation, as reported by Neowin. You can still see what the instructions looked like before the purge on the Internet Archive.
Microsoft Has Quietly Removed Instructions for Updating Your ‘Unsupported’ PC to Windows 11
Windows 11's minimum system requirements have been controversial from the day Microsoft unveiled the new version of its desktop operating system. The controversy boils down to one single line item: TPM 2.
7 new Windows 11 features and more big changes coming in 2025 that you'll actually care about
Currently, the emoji panel is hidden behind a keyboard shortcut, and at no point does Windows teach you how to open it, or ...
Microsoft Update Fails — More Glitches Hit Windows Users
Microsoft’s first Windows 11 patch of 2025 “is turning out to be a disaster,” as another raft of incompatibility issues and ...
Report: Windows 11 is Getting New File Sharing UI and More This Year
Various hidden features have been recently discovered in Windows 11 preview builds including a new file sharing UI and the ...
How to do a clean install of Windows 11: See which option is best for you and why
A clean install is the ultimate troubleshooting technique, but it's also the best way to repurpose a device you no longer need or to get a fresh start. By my count, there are four ways to do a clean ...
Microsoft Warns 400 Million Users—Do Not Update Windows
More than 800 million Microsoft users are buckling up for a rollercoaster ride, as they get ever nearer the Windows-maker ...
Windows 11 may have just kickstarted 2025's biggest comeback story
For that, we'll need to make a few educated guesses of our own, backed by historical data collected by StatCounter. With this ...
How to Block Windows 11 24H2 Update and Stay on 23H2 or 22H2
If you are concerned about performance issues or bugs, block the new Windows 11 24H2 update using Group Policy editor or ...
Designer Comes to Photos App in Windows and Microsoft 365 Copilot App on Mobile
Microsoft Designer is a generative AI-powered graphic design solution that's available in web and mobile app versions.
'Power Surge On The USB Port' On Windows: What It Means And How To Fix It
If you've gotten the annoying Power Surge on the USB port error and are unsure of how to fix it, these quick & easy solutions ...