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.

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

2,500 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2021-06-27T23:22:17+00:00

    Only one of my three PCs meet the requirements. Looks like I'll be buying myself a new laptop for Christmas and a new desktop in 2025.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2021-06-27T23:07:20+00:00

    I hope there will be further information coming out on the TPR / Proc issue.  

    • need to explain TPM and the need to maintain the KEY (or lose data)
    • need to explain recovery process or what to do if you need to swap hardware re: TPM
    • would like to hear specifics on why the proc level was chosen.
    • individual case resolution / tests

    Example:

    A PC builder installs an X99 motherboard with socket 2011 and an 8 core i7 in it.   The 8 core i7 fails to make the list but there is a Xeon Processor that is on the Qualified Vendor List from the motherboard company that  'does'  qualify on Microsoft list.  If the PC builder installs the 'approved' chip and installs the manufacturer  TPM 2.0 module will Microsoft approve it for Windows 11 ?   

    It's a lot to spend to 'try' this out but cheaper than replacing a  $$$ motherboard / processor.   We are talking about substantially equipt PC's and not entry level here...

    Thanks for moderating this Community. Great to hear all the concerns and suggestions.  Some great ideas and links presented. Thanks.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2021-06-27T22:33:11+00:00

    My system displays a message saying my PC doesn't meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11, which doesn't make sense since I have an Surface Laptop 1st Gen. which got TPM 2.0 , Intel i5 , 8 GB Memory and enough Disk Space ?

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2021-06-27T21:52:04+00:00

    As many others are saying, my CPU is listed as being able to support WIndows 11 - but, WIndows Update basically says NO CHANCE!!

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  5. Anonymous
    2021-06-27T21:23:15+00:00

    My processor is listed as being able to install WIndows 11 but Windows UPdate says I cannot install - I ran the tool and it lists my processor as the issue, it's a complete contradiction as one Microsoft site says my processor is fine, yet I apparently cannot install Windows 11 .......

    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7920HQ CPU @ 3.10GHz 3.10 GHz

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments