ONE ASPECT of Win11 that didn’t go down well at launch was its hardware requirements, specifically for the processor. Needing a chip with TPM 2.0 support (Trusted Platform Module), which for Intel meant 8th generation silicon or better, left some capable processors out of luck. Of course, Win11 could run on ‘older’ machines, Microsoft just didn’t want you to do it. But Microsoft has accidentally released a preview build of the 22H2 update, which has been offered as an upgrade to some people with Win10 rigs not signed up for the Insider program. Win10 Skylake and Kaby Lake systems have reportedly been upgraded to Win11 without issues. But, according to a Microsoft post, it was a bug—the hardware requirements have not changed and support won’t be forthcoming. That’s a pity, as the requirements of Win11 are artificially high and some relaxation would be welcome, although it’s unlikely that Microsoft will change its mind. –CL