Microsoft staff claims that you will not be able to outsmart Windows 11's system requirements when attempting to upgrade from Windows 10.

Officially, Windows 11 will only work on certain CPUs, but some hopeful PC users have raised the possibility of changing Windows 10 group policies to eventually make Windows 11 updates available on unsupported machines They are bringing it up. However, Microsoft's Q&A video makes it clear that the requirements cannot be fudged in this way.

Microsoft program manager Alia Curley said, "It sucks that some people won't be eligible for Windows 11, but remember, the reason we're doing it is to make the devices more productive, provide a better experience, and most importantly most importantly, to improve security more than ever before."

"Group policy does not circumvent Windows 11's hardware mandates. We want to make sure your devices are supported and secure, so we are going to block device upgrades to unsupported states," Carley said.

Microsoft will proactively check hardware for compatibility before installing Windows 11. And even if it were possible to install Windows 11 illegally, it would be stepping into highly questionable territory, both in terms of software support and perhaps Microsoft's own terms of service.

At the very least, those eligible to upgrade from the free Windows 10 to Windows 11 in 2022 can choose exactly when to start making the switch.

But again, these hardware requirements must be met. If you are unsure, see our guide on how to check if your PC has a TPM.