No, your system isn't on Windows 11 Release for unsupported hardware and updates aren't being delivered.
No, your system isn't on Windows 11 Release for unsupported hardware and updates aren't being delivered.
My machine is a ThinkPad P50 equipped with a 6700HQ i7 processor. It satisfies all the criteria for Windows 11—TPM 2.0, Secureboot support (though disabled), and UEFI BIOS configuration. The sole shortcoming is the CPU spec, as it runs a 6th generation i7. I also dual-boot with Zorin OS, and the GRUB menu functions smoothly. I’ve been part of Microsoft’s Insider Program since its announcement, remaining active without any removal; only a warning appears about potential issues due to not meeting minimum requirements. All cumulative updates, including today’s latest beta/release preview (22000.282), have been applied successfully and my system is operating without problems.
Windows 11 felt slow on my Surface Pro 5 (2017) (7660u), though it got updates during the brief period I used it.
I attempted to set it up on a laptop with a 5th generation Intel processor, which didn’t work despite some temporary fixes. My PC with a 6th generation model handled it without issues. For hardware compatibility, my laptop supports it, but I’m holding off for now—partly due to the newer OS and recent AMD CPU developments on W11.
attempted a fresh setup on the laptop without TPM, but the process failed to start.
Microsoft never claimed you’d get updates. It stated you weren’t entitled to them. That’s a big distinction. This is legal language meant to protect you from lawsuits against Microsoft when you’re using unsupported hardware. An update failing—crashes, BSODs, system crashes, or data loss—means you accept the risk. Essentially, you’re agreeing to use Windows 11 at your own hazard. Another way to put it.