Windows 11 24H2 has new hardware requirements.?


I have read a few articles where Windows 11 24H2 now requires a minimum of an Intel 11th Generation processor. When Windows 11 was first released, it was compatible with 8th generation processors.

My laptop (system #1) has a 10th generation Intel i7 processor. I was able to upgrade to 24H2 without issues a few months ago. Now wondering when 25H2 rolls around if this laptop will be considered unsupported? Well, I have almost 2 years before 24H2 reaches EOL

www.xda-developers.com

Microsoft drops support for some eligible Intel CPUs to run Windows 11 24H2, but should you worry?

Microsoft has removed some Intel processors from the list of supported processors to run the Windows 11 24H2 update.
www.xda-developers.com www.xda-developers.com
 
Windows Build/Version
Win 11 24H2
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Yes (for anyone reading) for 24H2 you need to have an SSE4.2 capable CPU.
You can bypass TPM2 requirements, but without a CPU supporting SSE4.2 you can not run 24H2

25H2 is yet to be seen.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.4974
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    100/40Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M H DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
    Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive
    PSU
    Silverstone ATTIS 650R 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
    Case
    Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case
    Cooling
    CPU Cooler Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO ARGB - Case Fans BlackThermalright TL-C12C-S X3 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack (RGB disabled)
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps
CPU-Z will tell you what Instruction Sets your CPU supports...

www.cpuid.com

CPU-Z | Softwares | CPUID

CPU-Z for Windows® x86/x64 is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system : Processor name and number, codename, process, package, cache levels. Mainboard and chipset. Memory type, size, timings, and module specifications (SPD). Real time...
www.cpuid.com www.cpuid.com


ZIP-ENGLISH is the portable version.



The Instruction Sets that your CPU supports will be shown in the RED box...

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And @JamesSmith gets ten points just for filling out his computer specs. :-)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26100.3323 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦24H2 ♦♦♦non-Insider
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 4702)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Internet Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
  • Operating System
    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
    Hard Drives
    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 13 years?
Microsoft not stated unsupported hardware upgraded Windows 11 will not get future upgrades from Windows Update.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
Unfortunately, we have yet another article which misrepresents the 24H2 HW requirements list.

In short, your 10th generation CPU is supported. Several tech sites have clear problems with basic reading comprehension, and cannot bother to read the fine print in the original MS support document.
The processors listed represent the processor models which meet the minimum floor for the supported processor generations and up through the latest processors at the time of publication. These processors meet the design principles around security, reliability, and the minimum system requirements for Windows 11.
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Don't panic. MS is only stating the oldest processors which are supported, they don't have time to list every single CPU released after the oldest ones in the provided list.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
JamesSmith said:
I read about this this morning.

www.windowslatest.com

No, Microsoft is NOT dropping Windows 11 support for Intel 8th, 9th, and 10th Gen chips

In a statement to Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed that Windows 11 hardware requirements hadn't changed since 2021.
www.windowslatest.com www.windowslatest.com
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In the article I posted, it did mention that users could still upgrade those 8th to 10th gen systems to 24H2. Several other publications were saying those processors would no longer be supported in 24H2. I'm having no issues on my 10th gen system that has 24H2.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 3793
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 1065G7 @ 1.30GHz Ice Lake 10th Generation
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0V996R
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Iris Plus Graphics with shared graphics memory
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Display 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2, NVMe SSD boot, 1 TB SATA SSD data drive .
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbs
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge / Firefox
    Antivirus
    F-Secure Security Suite
    Other Info
    Upgraded from Windows 10 to Win 11 on 10-21-21
    Upgraded to Win 11 22H2 on 9-20-22 (Clean Install)
    Upgraded to Win 11 23H2 on Halloween 2023
    Replaced original optical drive with a 1 GB SATA SSD
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 3910
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700 processor (12-Core, 25M Cache, 2.1GHz to 4.8GHz)
    Motherboard
    Dell 0KHP4K
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 770 with shared graphics memory
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27" Monitor S2721DS,
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2560 x 1440 @ 75 Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    F-Secure Security Suite
    Other Info
    Bought in November 2022
    Updated to 23H2 10-31-23
wabbit said:
In the article I posted, it did mention that users could still upgrade those 8th to 10th gen systems to 24H2. Several other publications were saying those processors would no longer be supported in 24H2. I'm having no issues on my 10th gen system that has 24H2.
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There is a lot of incorrect information out there regarding Windows 11, especially when creating a local account on Win Pro 24H2 (which is what I installed 2 days ago)

I found 5 different ways to bypass the ms account and internet requirements across 5 websites and none of them worked. Luckily I found the information in a 55 second YouTube video. Absolutely exhausting. Sorry I veered off topic a bit here.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M H DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
    Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive
    PSU
    Silverstone ATTIS 650R 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
    Case
    Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case
    Cooling
    CPU Cooler Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO ARGB - Case Fans BlackThermalright TL-C12C-S X3 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack (RGB disabled)
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps
JamesSmith said:
There is a lot of incorrect information out there regarding Windows 11, especially when creating a local account on Win Pro 24H2 (which is what I installed 2 days ago)

I found 5 different ways to bypass the ms account and internet requirements across 5 websites and none of them worked. Luckily I found the information in a 55 second YouTube video. Absolutely exhausting. Sorry I veered off topic a bit here.
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All of which (TPM2 Bypass and Local Account) could have been done in the time in which it takes to burn an ISO onto a USB stick, using RUFUS (Latest Version 4.6)

IMG_5301.webp
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.4974
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    100/40Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M H DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
    Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive
    PSU
    Silverstone ATTIS 650R 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
    Case
    Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case
    Cooling
    CPU Cooler Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO ARGB - Case Fans BlackThermalright TL-C12C-S X3 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack (RGB disabled)
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps
My Last PC Build was a Gen 3 i7 3770k It lasted me Windows 7 I skipped 8 and 8.1 then went to Windows 10 right up until 2 days ago. So 13 years of Windows on the one PC. I don't like these CPU requirements. But I feel this is the way of the future.

No doubt the next windows we will all need new hardware.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M H DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
    Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive
    PSU
    Silverstone ATTIS 650R 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
    Case
    Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case
    Cooling
    CPU Cooler Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO ARGB - Case Fans BlackThermalright TL-C12C-S X3 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack (RGB disabled)
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps
FreeBooter said:
Microsoft not stated unsupported hardware upgraded Windows 11 will not get future upgrades from Windows Update.
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You can still force an update using the latest Windows 11 ISO installation file
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self build
    CPU
    Core i7-13700K
    Motherboard
    Asus TUF Gaming Plus WiFi Z790
    Memory
    64 GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming OC 8G
    Sound Card
    Realtek S1200A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic VP2770
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Kingston KC3000 2TB NVME SSD & SATA HDDs & SSD
    PSU
    EVGA SuperNova G2 850W
    Case
    Nanoxia Deep Silence 1
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Digital Media Pro
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Internet Speed
    50 Mb / s
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Defender
JamesSmith said:
No doubt the next windows we will all need new hardware.
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Possibly, James. But I think Microsoft has more to lose than we do. So lets cross fingers.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.4974
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    100/40Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
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