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os upgrade policy
About this tag
The os upgrade policy tag covers discussions about Microsoft's approach to Windows 11 upgrades, including compatibility checks in Windows Update. A recent thread highlights how Windows Update now shows whether a Windows 10 PC meets Windows 11 minimum requirements, such as TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. This change affects users evaluating upgrade eligibility directly from Settings, reflecting Microsoft's evolving policy on OS transitions. The tag focuses on practical implications for users deciding whether to upgrade, rather than broader IT deployment strategies.
Microsoft is quietly adding a compatibility check to Windows Update so Windows 10 users can see — right in Settings > Windows Update — whether their machine meets the minimum requirements to upgrade to Windows 11, and the change has implications that go beyond a simple convenience notification...