Windows 11 users are no strangers to the strict system requirements that Microsoft imposes on your PC before you can even think about installing Windows 11. Well, that strict approach to getting users to transition to the new era of Windows is back.
How to Remove System Requirements Not Met Watermark Error in Windows 11
Now, Microsoft has started slapping a new watermark on systems running Windows 11, even though they shouldn’t (you can bypass Windows 11 requirements, you know!) that says “System requirements do not meet. Go to Settings to learn more” in the lower-right corner of your desktop, and it refuses to go anywhere unless you directly address it. So, let’s take a look at how to get rid of the “System requirements do not meet” watermark and restore your desktop to its original state.
If your PC doesn’t officially support Windows 11 but you were able to install the new operating system anyway by bypassing the requirements, you might be greeted with a new watermark in the bottom right of your desktop: System requirements not met. Head to Settings to find out more.
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