Microsoft: Avoid accidental release of Windows 11 22H2 on unsupported PCs

Windows 11 22H2 is the first major update to the operating system and was recently released in the Release Preview Channel. While the update has entered the RTM stage, it won't go live for unsupported hardware as Microsoft continues to push its processor and TPM 2.0 activity.

Unexpectedly, Microsoft started offering Windows 11 22H2 on unsupported hardware, thus showing many that Microsoft is willing to remove hardware requirements. Microsoft clarified in a statement that it accidentally released the operating system for ineligible devices and is actively investigating.

While the update appears to have been canceled, it is still coming to those with substandard hardware and users can actually download it. According to Microsoft, if you're offered Windows 11 22H2 and you know the device isn't eligible, it's best to avoid the update for now.

Microsoft claims that installations of Windows 11 22H2 will not run on unsupported hardware unless you modify registry settings. Sure, you can download the update and even browse the installation screen, but the update won't work on your device, Jen Gentleman of the Windows Insider Program confirmed.

"We are investigating an issue for Insiders where banners for Windows 11 version 22H2 are showing up on ineligible PCs and are working on a fix. Selecting to install will result in an error," Microsoft noted.

Many users told us they were unable to apply Windows 11 22H2 after successfully downloading it, while other users with unsupported hardware said they were able to install the update without any issues.

As mentioned at the beginning, Microsoft has taken steps to prevent updates from appearing on ineligible devices. If you still see it when checking for updates, it's best to ignore the notification as it won't work.

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