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.