Your old laptop could still get Windows 11, thanks to Asus

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Your old laptop could still get Windows 11, thanks to Asus

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We've known about the Windows eleven system requirements since June, and they generated an awful lot of confusion at the time. Especially since Microsoft was just supporting fairly new Intel processors. Well, Asus may have the solution.

Asus announce it will be working on new firmware for some older Intel hardware, which will allow Windows 11 to be installed on laptops and PCs with older fries (via Windows Latest). This would, in outcome, bypassing the original system requirements laid out by Microsoft.

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A notation on Asus's STRIX Z270F motherboard changelog details that the hardware will "support Windows 11 past default, with no settings changes required in the UEFI BIOS." And it's not the just ane, with the BIOS 1501 for MAXIMUS IX FORMULA changelog also confirming that Windows 11 support is in the works.

In fact, it seems that Asus has plans to support a number of sixth and 7th generation Intel processors, which is a great thing. It ways users with hardware that technically isn't supported by the new OS, just still perfectly capable, would and then be able to upgrade to Windows xi. And all without having to become out and buy new hardware, or attempt to install the new operating system in an unofficial capacity.

Microsoft has said that it's possible older Intel hardware will still be able to (unofficially) run Windows 11. All the same, this would require the new OS to exist downloaded with tools like the Media Cosmos Tool, which may be beyond the technical ability of some people. What's more than, Microsoft won't be offering support for any performance issues experienced when running Windows 11 on older hardware.

Asus has been quick to point out that this is withal a "beta BIOS version of the motherboard which is however undergoing final testing earlier its official release." Then information technology's not quite ready yet, and means users of older hardware need a petty bit more patience before they can ditch Windows ten.

But just because Asus is testing Windows 11 on older hardware, doesn't mean other hardware manufacturers are going to do the aforementioned. As well, at that place'southward no telling just how well the operating system will perform on ageing hardware, updates or not. Nosotros're just going to have to wait and run across what happens when Windows 11 is officially released on Oct v.

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