Microsoft Reveals Surface PCs Losing Support Due to Inability to Upgrade to Windows 11

Microsoft’s Windows 10 Support Deadline: Transition to Windows 11 and Beyond

As Microsoft approaches the impending termination of support for Windows 10—scheduled for just under six months from now—a Linux-based initiative known as “End of 10″has emerged. This project aims to facilitate users in their transition to alternative operating systems.

Recognizing the challenges that users may face during this transition, Microsoft has proactively addressed these concerns. The tech giant recently published a comprehensive list of Surface devices that originally came pre-installed with Windows 10, illuminating which models are eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11.

Devices Eligible for Windows 11 Upgrade

The list categorizes devices into two groups: the first consists of PCs that satisfy the necessary system requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. The following Surface models are confirmed to be compatible:

Surface models that can be upgraded to Windows 11

Surface Book 2 (only with 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U or i7-8650U)

Surface Book 3

Surface Go 2

Surface Laptop 2

Surface Laptop 3

Surface Laptop 4

Surface Laptop Go

Surface Pro 6

Surface Pro 7

Surface Pro 7+

Surface Pro X

Surface Studio 2

Devices Not Compatible with Windows 11

The second group includes devices that do not meet the upgrade criteria. For those using the following Surface models, it’s important to note that Windows 11 cannot be installed:

Devices that are not compatible with Windows 11 include:

Surface Book (1st Gen)

Surface Book 2 (limited to 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U)

Surface Go (1st Gen)

Surface Laptop (1st Gen)

Surface Pro (1st Gen)

Surface Pro 2

Surface Pro 3

Surface Pro 4

Surface Pro (5th Gen)

Surface Studio (1st Gen)

If your device falls into the category of models that cannot be upgraded, Microsoft recommends investing in a new Copilot+ Surface PC. Supported by statistics and data, the company underscores the advantages of selecting AI-enabled PCs as an appealing upgrade option for users looking to enhance their computing experience.

For further details, you can access the full support article on Microsoft’s website here.

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