A new blog post reaffirms the company's requirement for TPM 2.0-compatible hardware as Windows 10 reaches end of life.

In an update to a Windows 11 support document as spotted by Neowin, Microsoft warns that a watermark will be added to the desktop on any PC that's been upgraded to Windows 11 without meeting the minimum requirements. Further, a notification may pop up in the Settings app to indicate that the computer doesn't meet the necessary requirements.

Microsoft warns users of unsupported hardware using Windows 11 with a disclaimer Windows 11 will add a watermark if system requirements aren't met Continuing to use Windows 11 on incompatible hardware may void support and warranty.

Next year, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. Here's how to find out if you can safely squeeze a few more years out of it or if it's time to say goodbye.