Preparing for Insider Preview Builds of Windows 11 - ***UPDATED 6/28***

Anonymous
2021-06-24T16:00:22+00:00

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we announced Windows 11, and we know you are excited to get your hands on it. You can check out all the details on how to prepare for Windows 11 Insider Preview builds on our blog post.

Once you've reviewed the blog, please use this post to ask any related questions you may have.

We are excited to hear your feedback!!

-The Windows Insider Team

***UPDATE***

For users who are receiving the following message in your Windows Insider Settings:

Your PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. Your device may continue to receive Insider Preview builds until Windows 11 is generally available, at which time it is recommended to clean install to Windows 10.

We've made an update to Settings to resolve some issues. Please reboot your device to ensure you have the latest update.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-06-25T18:47:12+00:00

    Why is my CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 2500U) with 4 cores and base frequency of 2.00GHz, not supported for Windows 11? Would you please support it and add it to the compatible list? I do not want to upgrade to new hardware. It is a laptop only 1 year ago which has WDDM 2.7 and Direct12 supported driver, TPM 2.0 and Secure boot both enabled (implies UEFI), but the processor is excluded from the compatible CPU list. (2500X is supported, but why not 2500U?) Would someone please give me an explanation? Thank you!

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-06-25T18:50:53+00:00

    Thanks for the support!

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-06-25T18:52:18+00:00

    Bem, de acordo com a PC Health, meu PC não atende aos requisitos. Mas de acordo com o WhyNotWin11, ele faz. LOLOLOL SMH Espero que a MS corrija isso o tempo do lançamento! ah! Minha CPU é Quad Core a 3,5 ghz.

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    Veja o item amarelo, este é o maior problema, este processador não está listado como compatível

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-amd-processors

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-06-25T19:00:01+00:00

    Maybe need to define 'modern' here.  I don't buy a new computer every year.  A  $$$ investment in high level gear also means it has to last longer than a phone.  

    Example 1.  There are HP laptops (2011) out there that run an i7 with 4 cores, have 16gb memory and dual drives (including SSD).

    There are 'modern' laptops today that only have 2 cores 4-8 gb memory at most and a single small drive.  

    The HP described made it from XP to Win 7 to Win 10 with no issues.  How long will the 'modern' device last ?

    Example 2. : There are 'current ' motherboards that PC builders spent $$$ to 'future proof' and get best performance from Windows and Games. It is a big investment and 'new graphics cards ' that are in some of them are pricey.  Am certain that most of them are operating with more than 6 cores to the max available online.  

    So , Maybe 'modern' is not a good criteria and maybe Microsoft will have some 'bridging' strategy for PC builders and gamers.  

    Yes, it may be a deal breaker for some. At least Windows 10 has another 4 years - allowing builders to save $$$ for next build.

    FYI  - Some devices have TPM in the processor,  Some have a socket for a module,  Some may have it but it is just turned off. We all need to learn more about this and share solutions.  

    Thanks for Tip on   TPM.msc     Just click Windows button and type TPM.msc for your system

    Also, recommend checking Bios for your computer .   There is a bios setting for TPM that may hint at ability to pass the test.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-06-25T19:01:05+00:00

    That is correct.

    -Eddie

    So  then  would  this  work: Clone  my  current  Win  10 Dev SSD  to  another  SSD  and  just  use  that  cloned  drive  for  the  Win  11 testing. Then  when  that  is  over, go  back  to  using  my  current Win  10 Dev  SSD. Or  would  doing  that  and  then  going  back  to  the  current SSD  mess  up  what  beta/flight/dev  channel I  am  on?

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