Intel 10th generation

[WSH]

Just a heads up for anyone interested.  I've just checked the Windows 11H24 compatibility lists, (the official ones), after something I've read.  It seems Intel 10th generation processors have been removed.  Minimum now seems to be 11th generation.

AMD list looks unchanged.  Even a couple of the 2000 series are still in there, as are 3000, 4000, 5000 etc.

That having been said, one of my Windows 11 boxes is a 10th gen i5.  Been running 11H24 since 3rd December with no obvious problems.  (Knowing me, I suspect I did a forced update there, so maybe it didn’t come through Windows update).

[Crimliar]

If your CPU is removed from the compatibility list, it will not advance beyond the major point release. So, going forward, you'll probably be stuck on H24 and not move to H25 when that becomes available. Don't panic; you won't be downgraded to Win10 or suddenly have your PC stop working.  The same may not be the case for anyone that forced an update on CPUs that were never listed as compatible!

[BAFlyer]

I believe that this is only for devices produced by OEM suppliers. If your PC already has 24H2 all updates will be provided by Microsoft.  Microsoft state that while OEM’s cannot load Windows 24H2 on a new computer customers can upgrade their operating systems as normal.

“Devices with these CPUs may not be manufactured with Windows 11 pre-installed and may only be upgraded to Windows 11 by a customer.”

[WSH]

Oh, you’d be surprised what you can get away with.  I’m also running Win 11 Pro with 24H2 on an old AMD FX-8370 and an M5 A99X board, (with a bit of persuasion).  Absolutely fine apart from the fact that I’ve had to recently turn memory integrity off, as it doesn’t like the drivers.

The point I don’t get is that they tell OEMs 10th gen is no longer compatible but it’s perfectly alright for consumers to use them.  Makes me think there’s a “….for now” in there somewhere.  It suggests to me that it may well not be OK in a couple of years, hence the heads up for anyone interested.