Microsoft raising Windows 11 24H2 system requirement to block CPUs without SSE4.2 and PopCnt


by Neowin

Neowin— Microsoft recently added a compatibility block wherein very old unsupported CPUs like Intel's Core 2 Duo, are no longer able to bypass Windows 11 system requirements during version 24H2 setup.

Neowin—Microsoft to warn if your Windows 11 PC doesn't meet system requirements for AI Explorer. Microsoft is looking to display a system requirements cautionary message on Windows 11 24H2 PCs for when such a PC fails to meet the requirements for the upcoming AI-powered File Explorer.

Neowin—How to reinstall Windows 11 without losing your data using Windows Update. Are you facing some issues with Windows 11 and want to fix it but fear data loss? Here's a simple trick that will help you reinstall Windows 11 with Windows Update without losing your data.

TechRadar—Microsoft should accept that it's time to give up on Windows 11 and throw everything at Windows 12. With Windows 11 declining in market share yet again, the time may be for Microsoft to give up and launch its successor — Windows 12 — instead.