Microsoft's decision to tighten Windows compatibility by favoring modern CPUs effectively excludes many Windows 10 PCs that still function but are deemed too old for Windows 11.
As of October 2025, Windows 10 will stop receiving security updates, pushing users to either upgrade their PCs or face potential vulnerabilities by staying on an unsupported OS.
Users can assess their eligibility to upgrade by determining the age of their PC, notably its CPU, which plays a crucial role in compliance with Windows 11 requirements.
The major requirements for Windows 11 include having a CPU from 2019 or later and a TPM version 2.0, limiting many older PCs from upgrading.
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