May 7, 2023: Windows 11 is not supported on all computers that have been supported with Windows 10. This has been the case since Windows 11 was released. There have been “workarounds” for installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware since the pre-release versions of Windows 11. This video: Explaining Computers, install or update on unsupported hardware is precise and complete on many of the aspects of installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.

Thoughts about risk: If you do not know that you have a current/reliable/restorable backup of your data and/or applications, then the video should be considered no more than educational or entertainment until you have your “stuff” backed up or you decide you do not care about the “stuff” on your computer. Why state this caution? Because “stuff” happens and with computers it is best to be prepared for the unexpected.

Thoughts about costs: Time, disk space, alternate partition.

Dual boot alternative: If you have enough “unused disk space” on your computer you might consider “freeing up enough of it” and installing Windows 11 on/in the “free space”. How much space would you need to “give it a try”? 50 gigabytes will probably be enough for a “test”. If you want to

Items worth mentioning before you watch the video…. The video identifies a “Clean Install” method and an “Update to Windows 11” method. If you want to “keep” all of your data and applications, the “Update” method should be your choice. If you h