Microsoft, AMD, Asus, Dell, and other vendor companies are advising consumers to switch to Windows 11 as support for Windows 10 is coming to an end. Microsoft formally advises buying a new system for people with outdated hardware who are unable to upgrade to the newest version of Windows because they are ineligible. According to the business, it is even better if the system is a Copilot+ PC.
For those who do not know, a Copilot+ PC is basically a system that satisfies a specific AI processing performance criterion, 40 NPU TOPS, in order to be designated as such. Although a Copilot+ PC is not technically required, Windows 11 24H2 and the majority of the new app features are heavily reliant on Copilot and AI components (even seemingly insignificant updates are receiving a lot of attention).
To help consumers understand the distinctions between what counts as a Copilot+ (AI) PC and what doesn't, Microsoft has actually revised the official CPU guidance in their support literature to reflect this change.
According to Microsoft's recommendations, you might be wondering what would happen to Windows 11 eligibility and support if you decided to buy a new computer or upgrade your hardware, such as a processor that may no longer be supported.
Microsoft is aware of this, which is why it published a new support article on the subject earlier this year. Neowin was browsing when he discovered it.
The post goes into great depth on how consumers can check their eligibility for a Windows 11 update after switching to a new computer. According to the business, users can use the PC Health Check app to see if Windows 11 is available and whether the operating system detects and approves their recently upgraded hardware.
Additionally, Microsoft warns that because Windows Update is "based on intelligence models that examine hardware eligibility, dependability metrics, device age, and other criteria," users may need to exercise patience as it may "take up to 24 hours for Windows Update to refresh eligibility info."
However, Microsoft has also included instructions to manually toggle the Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser, which evaluates device compatibility for getting upgrades, in case the Windows 11 eligibility assessment is not renewing automatically or you would prefer that the upgrade be made available sooner. Using the Task Scheduler, a built-in Windows utility that enables users (mostly developers) to run repetitive activities automatically, the company has provided instructions on how to proceed. Using the Command Prompt is another method.