🚫Windows 11 24 H2 enforces stricter compatibility rules for older CPUs.
💻CPUs without ss4a or sse4.2 support, like Core 2 CPUs, won't work on Windows 11.
🔀Windows 11 may enforce the unsupported Hardware CPU list to limit compatibility.
💾Users with older CPUs may need to revert back to Windows 10 if they update to Windows 11 24 H2.
🔄Windows 11's compatibility restrictions may lead to more people searching for alternative operating systems.
Which CPUs won't work on Windows 11 24 H2?
—CPUs without ss4a or sse4.2 support, including Core 2 CPUs, won't work on Windows 11 24 H2.
Will Windows 11 24 H2 boot on systems with unsupported CPUs?
—No, systems with unsupported CPUs will fail to boot after updating to Windows 11 24 H2.
Can I still use Windows 11 on older CPUs?
—You can continue using Windows 11 on older CPUs until the release of Windows 11 24 H2. After that, systems with unsupported CPUs will not boot.
What are the alternative options for older CPUs?
—Users with older CPUs can consider using Linux distributions such as Linux Mint, Pop!_OS, Elementary OS, or Zorin OS as alternative operating systems.
Is Windows 11 as popular as Windows 10?
—No, Windows 11 is not as popular as Windows 10. Many people still prefer and use Windows 10.
00:00This video discusses the stricter compatibility rules for older CPUs on Windows 11 24 H2.
02:00Microsoft may enforce the unsupported Hardware CPU list, causing systems with older CPUs to fail to boot on Windows 11 24 H2.
03:01Windows 11's compatibility restrictions may lead to users looking for alternative operating systems like Linux Mint, Pop!_OS, Elementary OS, or Zorin OS.
04:41Windows 11 is not as popular as Windows 10, and the preference for Windows 10 is still high.
06:56Options for users with older CPUs include using Linux distributions or considering newer systems.
