Here is a summary of the article from Neowin:
Microsoft admits Windows 11 is offered to ineligible devices
- Recently, some Windows 10 PCs were offered upgrades to Windows 11, even though they did not meet the eligibility requirements and organizational policies (like Intune) that should have blocked the update.
- Microsoft acknowledged this was caused by a "latent code issue," which allowed systems to ignore Intune update policies, confusing both users and IT admins. This issue has been apparent since April 12, 2025.
- Microsoft is now working on deploying a fix to ensure that ineligible Windows 10 PCs are no longer offered the upgrade. Devices that have already upgraded by mistake will need to be manually rolled back to Windows 10.
- Microsoft recommends that IT admins pause Windows feature updates until the fix is fully implemented. IT Admins can also find more details about the issue by checking IT10561350 in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
- This is not the first time accidental upgrades have happened: previously, even Windows Server systems without valid licenses were offered upgrades.
- These errors are not intentional, and Microsoft usually moves quickly to prevent such issues.
- The article also notes that, with the end of Windows 10 support coming in October 2025, the Windows 11 adoption rate is likely to rise—Windows 11 is already the most popular OS in some countries.
Source: www.neowin.net Microsoft admits Windows 11 is offered to ineligible devices
Last edited:
