The launch of Windows 11 was defined by a significant controversy regarding hardware requirements. Microsoft enforced stricter security standards compared to Windows 10, which prevented many older but functional PCs from upgrading officially.
Even if your PC met the minimum system requirements (TPM 2.0, Secure Boot capable, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage), you might not have seen the upgrade offer immediately in Windows Update. Microsoft deliberately slowed the initial release to ensure stability and address compatibility issues. when did windows 11 come out