Microsoft Eases Restrictions On Windows 11: CNBC

  • Microsoft Corp MSFT agreed to make its impending Windows 11 compatible with a wider variety of PC chips, CNBC reports.
  • The move will affect the profitable Window business by reducing the need to buy new computers to access the new capabilities.
  • Microsoft faced flak for failing to disclose the chip compatibility. Microsoft informed that Windows 11 would not support Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Zen 1 chips. 
  • However, Windows 11 will support Intel Corp's INTC seventh-generation Core X and Xeon W chips. 
  • Windows 11 was also compatible with specific computers containing Intel's seventh-generation 7820HQ processor, including Microsoft's Surface Studio 2 all-in-one PC.
  • Microsoft also announced an updated PC Health Check app to specify computer parts that don't meet the latest requirements.
  • The company also defended the minimum requirements for security and compatibility reasons.
  • Price Action: MSFT shares traded higher by 0.11% at $299.28 on the last check Friday.
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