Microsoft Warns Certain Users To Switch Back To Windows 10. What Does This Mean For You?
Microsoft is confusing users with their latest statement that Windows 11 users must revert to Windows 10
By Syazwan Bahri — 12 Feb 2025, 05:41 PM
Microsoft's recent statement, asking certain Windows 11 users to revert to Windows 10, has caused some confusion
Previously, Microsoft ended its support for Windows 10 and pushed users to upgrade to Windows 11.
However, some users had to use third-party software or tweak the registry to upgrade. This is because some computers need to bypass certain restrictions to be able to upgrade to the latest version of Windows.
Microsoft has since revised its official documentation on upgrading to Windows 11, removing previously available methods for bypassing hardware restrictions
If this screen appeared, you would have needed to use third-party software or tweak the registry to upgrade to Windows 11.
Image via Toms HardwareAccording to Forbes, this change prevents a significant number of Windows 10 users from upgrading to Windows 11.
Additionally, third-party software designed to bypass these restrictions has also ceased to function. Microsoft clarified its stance in an updated statement, emphasising that the minimum system requirements for Windows 11 remain unchanged and recommending that users who upgraded using workarounds or bypasses revert to Windows 10.
Here's what it means for you if you have a Windows 11 computer:
If your computer came with Windows 11 pre-installed or you received a notification prompting you to upgrade to Windows 11, your system is compatible, and you're good to go.
However, if you had to bypass system requirements using registry tweaks or third-party software to install Windows 11, Microsoft strongly recommends reverting to Windows 10. This is likely due to potential compatibility issues and security risks associated with running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.
