halohalo Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Latest list of Windows 11 version 24H2 supported Intel processors removes 8th-10th Gen processors, so OEMs have to use 11th Gen processors or later to make new 24H2 compatible devices. MS didn't explain why these processors were removed from the list. However, Intel didn't release 24H2 compatible graphics drivers for 7th-10th Gen processors. Besides, Intel 8th-9th Gen processors will reach ESU on June 30, 2025. So it is a reasonable decision. But I will use Windows 10 21H2 until EOS. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-24h2-supported-intel-processors https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000022396/processors.html
user57 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 looks simple to me, there was a reason win10 was free, and win11 also the article rather writes about security reasons the security how they define it is from a person the plan is probaly to get rid of the person who owns the computer so he can only do what they want the TPM chip was also a such direction, you getting "trusted" for microsoft being secure from you we know they had to be something wrong with it when it was offered for free after the establishment they might want money, but before only spreading is important
Saxon Posted February 23 Posted February 23 20 hours ago, user57 said: win10 was free, and win11 also "...technically speaking you can install Windows and use for free. But legally when you install Windows you agree to Microsoft's terms and conditions and they state you must activate your copy of Windows, and that requires a license which must be purchased. So legally there is no free copy of Windows." https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/are-there-any-versions-of-windows-10-which-is-free/ef57a652-a05a-47cd-8245-7c3a545a25b7 2
superleiw Posted February 23 Posted February 23 (edited) I have 2 computers with 9th Gen Intel CPUs still on 23H2 that all of sudden are not compatible with W11 24H2 and higher anymore? Or is this affecting only new OEM sales ? Looks like I'll be "upgrading" to W10 LTSC instead then because I just can't be bothered to use workarounds. Edited February 23 by superleiw
halohalo Posted February 24 Author Posted February 24 9 hours ago, superleiw said: Or is this affecting only new OEM sales ? Looks like I'll be "upgrading" to W10 LTSC instead then because I just can't be bothered to use workarounds. You can upgrade to 24H2. The problem is Intel dropped support before Windows 10 reaches EOS. Intel won't fix vulnerabilities after June 30, 2025.
user57 Posted February 24 Posted February 24 "Windows 10 was offered for free from its release on July 29, 2015, until July 29, 2016, for users of eligible previous versions of Windows. However, Microsoft continued to allow free upgrades for several years after that, officially ending the offer on September 20, 2023. Q: Is the upgrade really free? Do I need to purchase Windows 10 after 1 year? A: With Windows 10, we will offer a free upgrade to Windows 10 for qualified Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices that upgrade in the first year. "
superleiw Posted February 25 Posted February 25 16 hours ago, halohalo said: You can upgrade to 24H2. The problem is Intel dropped support before Windows 10 reaches EOS. Intel won't fix vulnerabilities after June 30, 2025. Ah true, for a moment I put Intel and Microsoft in the same bag.
halohalo Posted March 5 Author Posted March 5 Microsoft added Intel 8th~10th generation processors because the old support list didn't reflect accurate offerings. Anyway, the support list will be continually updated.
Tripredacus Posted March 5 Posted March 5 On 2/23/2025 at 5:26 PM, superleiw said: Or is this affecting only new OEM sales ? OEMs can only use processors in the distribution channel, which should all be current gen.
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