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One common concern is due to new requirements, I expect several devices on the market won't be able to upgrade to Windows 11 and in this case, there is a need to purchase a new device. Let say when CPU is not compatible we have to purchase a new PC. I understand having a powerful system would be beneficial to users but asking users to purchase large set of new PCs is so hard and the support for Windows 10 will be ended in just few years.
- 1. Why wouldnt there be available some kind of add-in board or USB dongle to resolve this ? Most builder PC's have ports and card slots for devices that could solve this issue. 2. Although 'some' industry has a replacement cycle of 3-5 years there are a lot of third party organizations and small offices that tend to stretch their resources. If Security is an issue then why do I still walk into a doctors office and see Windows XT or Windows 7 equipment handling my records ? 3. How will Microsoft solve the problem of a user asking a company to search for best insurance or other service only to find the company that did the shopping comparison work also shared my personal information to everyone they talked to ? Recently got a 'security breach' notification from an insurance company I never heard of. Too many companies ask for more information than legally required and then carelessly share with anyone they choose. TPM wont fix that.
- AriaUpdated
Microsoft
Hi Reza, we fully hear your concerns. The reason behind the new requirements are designed to ensure that devices function and remain secure - learn more here: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/06/28/update-on-windows-11-minimum-system-requirements/ . I would love to highlight that Windows 10 will continue to be supported until 2025 and we will ensure it remains protected and supported until that time. :) Following on that, do you have a large concern for your particular hardware refresh cycle / device types? We have found most enterprises refresh devices every 3-5 years. Would be great to learn more about your experiences. 🙂- Hi Aria, this is my concern , 4 years is too short. Could you believe I am still seeing devices running Windows 7 and even though they have Window 10 license, they haven't upgrade yet. Imagine, when we ask them purchase a new PC. And sometimes, devices are act as a public PC, like Kiosk, Public Network and minimum tasks and we might be able to persuade them to upgrade to newer Windows but asking them to purchase a new device is very hard.
