Windows 11 on non-compatible hardware? Microsoft becomes clearer:
Microsoft does not want to support PCs with Windows 11 that do not meet the system requirements ...
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: extremetech.com
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theregister.com
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