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If we consider that a device is not fully compatible with Windows 11 will it be offered as upgrade via Windows Update?
Some users already reported they have seen "ads" in the Windows 10 notification area about Windows 11 no matter their device being compatible with Windows 11 or not. What is your plan after release how to proceed with these notifications?
How can we minimize the impact because the device could be compatible (UEFI / SecureBoot/ TPM) but is not properly configured. Technically this is hard or impossible to estimate.
However we could check the mainboard model and see if there is a technical possibility this mainboard would qualify with the requirements if properly set.
Will you consider this?
From a Windows Update perspective, we will not 'offer' Windows 11 upgrades to devices that do not meet the minimum HW requirements, or devices that are impacted by a 'safeguard' hold, like a known compat issue with an app that was found late in the game.