Windows 11 Now Shows a ‘System Requirements Not Met’ Watermark on Unsupported PCs, Laptops

Earlier last week, Microsoftreleased Windows 11 build 22000.588to beta testers with a new notification-delivery system and other minor improvements. However, what the Redmond giant did not mention in its official patch notes is the fact that the update also adds a warning watermark on devices running Windows 11 with unsupported hardware. Let’s take a look at the details below.

Windows 11 on Unsupported Devices Now Has a Watermark

According to reports, Microsoft was found to be testinga new “system requirement not met” watermark for Windows 11running on unsupported hardware last month. Now, the company has started rolling it out to beta testers before releasing it to the stable channel.

Following the rollout of the latest Windows 11 update last week, Insiders haveconfirmedthatWindows 11 running on unsupported hardware now shows a new watermarkat the bottom-right corner of their screen. There’s also a similar warning on the system page of the Settings app. The new watermark reads: “System requirements not met. Go to settings to learn more” on the desktop. However, the company did not mention the addition of a new watermark in the official patch notes.

Now, for those wondering, Microsoft limited Windows 11 to recent PCs and laptops withhigh system requirementsto run the OS. However, many have used workarounds to get Windows 11 up and running on unsupported hardware, though some apps and toolsdid not work for these devices.

Microsoftused warning watermarks like the recent one for unactivated Windows versionsin the past. The company restricted many Windows features such as dark mode, personalization settings, and themes for these devices. However, the company is not doing the same for Windows 11 running on unsupported devices other than showing the watermark, which could also be removed with some registry changes, presumably. We are currently looking into ways to remove the watermark and will share a step-by-step guide with you soon. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Dwaipayan Sengupta

A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.

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