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Reza_Ameri
Jul 21, 2021Silver Contributor
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.
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Jul 21, 2021Hi 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. 🙂
- Reza_AmeriJul 21, 2021Silver ContributorHi 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.