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Does it work like that? Can someone make me install Windows 11 no matter what I want to do?

Does it work like that? Can someone make me install Windows 11 no matter what I want to do?

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Brek_
Member
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03-31-2026, 05:13 AM
#1
Hey guys, real talk: this forum is way better than the old Dell forums by a mile. Thanks for all your help before! My question is about a scary popup on the Windows 10 Pro Update screen. I never saw it before, but it just appeared and said something like "Your System Requirements Fail To Meet The Installation Of Windows 11." Maybe there was a reason for that, but honestly, I don't care. Maybe you can help me make sure this message stops showing up forever? Up till now, resisting the update has been tough because I have so many programs relying on it and since learning to live with mandatory Microsoft updates in W10 Pro. Just wanted to know (hopefully), will I ever see that prompt again? Thanks a bunch!
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Brek_
03-31-2026, 05:13 AM #1

Hey guys, real talk: this forum is way better than the old Dell forums by a mile. Thanks for all your help before! My question is about a scary popup on the Windows 10 Pro Update screen. I never saw it before, but it just appeared and said something like "Your System Requirements Fail To Meet The Installation Of Windows 11." Maybe there was a reason for that, but honestly, I don't care. Maybe you can help me make sure this message stops showing up forever? Up till now, resisting the update has been tough because I have so many programs relying on it and since learning to live with mandatory Microsoft updates in W10 Pro. Just wanted to know (hopefully), will I ever see that prompt again? Thanks a bunch!

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EmmaRosie629
Senior Member
459
03-31-2026, 06:05 AM
#2
No. When you have a compatible setup, others try to tell you what to do. But that's not true; it will never force anything on you.
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EmmaRosie629
03-31-2026, 06:05 AM #2

No. When you have a compatible setup, others try to tell you what to do. But that's not true; it will never force anything on you.

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Aid3n117
Member
115
04-20-2026, 02:36 AM
#3
Hey guys in the USAF! It feels like we've met before! Do you have a way to remove this request from my list so I won't get it right away? Thanks so much!
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Aid3n117
04-20-2026, 02:36 AM #3

Hey guys in the USAF! It feels like we've met before! Do you have a way to remove this request from my list so I won't get it right away? Thanks so much!

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ISY_0815
Senior Member
566
04-20-2026, 03:24 AM
#4
Yes, by upgrading to win 11... 😛 The prompt will just stay there and you don't need to worry about it at all. Since your computer doesn't meet the requirements, this upgrade can never happen. In a few years, Microsoft will stop supporting win 10, so if your PC is in a workplace setting where you use winpro, you'll have to decide if you can keep using the system without needing an internet connection. Windows 10 Home and Pro - Microsoft Lifecycle: learn.microsoft.com
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ISY_0815
04-20-2026, 03:24 AM #4

Yes, by upgrading to win 11... 😛 The prompt will just stay there and you don't need to worry about it at all. Since your computer doesn't meet the requirements, this upgrade can never happen. In a few years, Microsoft will stop supporting win 10, so if your PC is in a workplace setting where you use winpro, you'll have to decide if you can keep using the system without needing an internet connection. Windows 10 Home and Pro - Microsoft Lifecycle: learn.microsoft.com

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Bonnibel
Posting Freak
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04-26-2026, 10:40 AM
#5
Don't bother going into the Windows 10 Pro update settings screen. It's not going to show up anyway. LOL
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Bonnibel
04-26-2026, 10:40 AM #5

Don't bother going into the Windows 10 Pro update settings screen. It's not going to show up anyway. LOL

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Cupcake_Rose
Posting Freak
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04-30-2026, 06:01 AM
#6
That message is totally safe. The issue is just that your computer doesn't meet the Win 11 needs. I've got a few of these systems right now running on Win 10. You won't see this warning because you don't check Windows Update every single time you use it.
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Cupcake_Rose
04-30-2026, 06:01 AM #6

That message is totally safe. The issue is just that your computer doesn't meet the Win 11 needs. I've got a few of these systems right now running on Win 10. You won't see this warning because you don't check Windows Update every single time you use it.

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Minermaster43
Member
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04-30-2026, 09:04 PM
#7
I get really nervous whenever I see that specific error message on my computer. It's a Windows 10 system and doesn't even support the newer version yet. Then I just use my old brain trick: if something isn't broken, why bother fixing it?
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Minermaster43
04-30-2026, 09:04 PM #7

I get really nervous whenever I see that specific error message on my computer. It's a Windows 10 system and doesn't even support the newer version yet. Then I just use my old brain trick: if something isn't broken, why bother fixing it?

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Nicky1117
Member
108
05-15-2026, 10:23 PM
#8
Even when Microsoft stops giving Windows 10 updates in 2025, the operating system isn't dead or broken. It simply means you won't receive new features like that. If you still want to run your computer on Windows 10, it's all good.
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Nicky1117
05-15-2026, 10:23 PM #8

Even when Microsoft stops giving Windows 10 updates in 2025, the operating system isn't dead or broken. It simply means you won't receive new features like that. If you still want to run your computer on Windows 10, it's all good.

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SjoerdMC
Member
200
05-18-2026, 05:56 AM
#9
I want to add more info to your comment: Microsoft won't stop giving security fixes to Windows 10. Both home and pro versions still get those updates after the main update cycle ends. It's just they won't get new features anymore or other big stuff like that.
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SjoerdMC
05-18-2026, 05:56 AM #9

I want to add more info to your comment: Microsoft won't stop giving security fixes to Windows 10. Both home and pro versions still get those updates after the main update cycle ends. It's just they won't get new features anymore or other big stuff like that.