Microsoft isn’t simply reserving watermarks for non-activated or bootlegged editions of Windows. According to a reputable source, the most current Windows 11 Release Preview build (22000.588) adds a watermark to the desktop if you run the operating system on incompatible hardware using a workaround. When you try it, you’ll get a “system requirements not met” message that directs you to settings to learn more. However, no feature limitations appear to exist.
In February, the firm began testing the watermark in early Windows 11 releases. Its inclusion in the Release Preview implies that Microsoft intends to include the notice to a finished software update in the near future.
Officially, Windows 11 requires an 8th-generation Intel Core CPU or an AMD chip based on the Zen+ or Zen 2 architecture. Many people feel the limit is unnecessary and have utilized a Microsoft-approved registry tweak to avoid a CPU check and install the operating system without receiving a rejection message. Microsoft has cautioned that it may not send updates to certain PCs, although the software should continue to function.
A merely decorative symbol like this serves as a disclaimer rather than a deterrent – it serves as a reminder that Microsoft will not assist you if the software malfunctions on an unsupported PC. If you’re okay with evading the CPU check in the first place, you should be able to remove the watermark as well. Still, if you’ve been operating Windows 11 on an out-of-spec PC without problems, this may be an annoyance.
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