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Microsoft Reportedly Removing Some Users From Windows Insider Program

PCs non-compliant with Windows 11’s requirements may be removed

By Joshua Hawkins Joshua Hawkins Freelance Technology Reporter Full Sail University Josh Hawkins is a freelance writer for Lifewire who loves writing about the latest tech and gadgets that help make people’s lives easier. As an avid gamer and VR enthusiast, he also enjoys diving deep into the technology that helps bring those kinds of experiences to life. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 1, 2021 12:40PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Computers Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Microsoft has begun removing PCs that do not reach Windows 11’s compliance requirements from the Windows Insider program. Since the reveal of Windows 11, Microsoft has been pushing a new set of requirements for the upcoming operating system. Despite these requirements, many were able to install Windows 11 via the Windows Insider program without meeting them. However, Neowin now reports that Microsoft has begun kicking users who do not meet those requirements out of the program. Microsoft Users with non-compliant machines reportedly are receiving the following message when attempting to update Windows 11 via the program: "Your PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. Your device is not eligible to join the Windows Insider Program on Windows 11. Please Install Windows 10 to participate in the Windows Insider Program in the Release Preview Channel." With Windows 11 set to release on October 5, users who want to install it will need to meet all the requirements Microsoft has established in order to download and install the operating system. Microsoft It’s unclear if the removal of PCs from the Insider program will continue or if this was just a glitch in the system. While Microsoft appears to be removing users who don’t meet those requirements, it is worth noting that the company has made a way for people who don’t reach those minimum hardware specs to upgrade to Windows 11, however it requires users to install the OS via an system image file (ISO). Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Can I Run Windows 11 on My Computer? How to Remove Chat From Windows 11 Windows 11: News, Release Date, and Specs How to Install Windows on Steam Deck How to Fix Incorrect Windows 11 Audio Icons How to Install Windows 11 How to Downgrade from Windows 11 Windows 10: Release Date, Editions, Features, and More How to Fix Msvcr90.dll is Missing or Not Found Errors 15 Best Free Remote Access Software Tools (Oct. 2022) How to Upgrade From Windows 7 to Windows 10 Windows 7: Editions, Service Packs, Licenses, and More 17 Best Free Uninstaller Programs (October 2022) 12 Best Free Spyware Removal Tools (October 2022) Windows 8: Editions, Updates, Licenses, & More Patch Tuesday (Most Recent: October 11, 2022) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies