How to Remove Windows 11 Unsupported Hardware Watermark

Corrupt system files is often the cause of this problem

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Updated onOctober 6, 2023

updated onOctober 6, 2023

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Every version of the Windows OS has system requirements that determine the devices that can run them. So, you can encounter the Windows 11 unsupported hardware watermark if there’s a system requirement issue.

For instance, users can checkWindows 11 space requirementsbefore installing it on their PCs.

Why did I get Windows unsupported hardware watermark?

The Windows unsupported hardware watermark is a warning feature introduced to test and warn users that their hardware isn’t compatible with Windows 11. It indicates that the System requirements are not met by the device installing the new Operating System.

So, users don’t adhere to the requirements when they get the unsupported hardware watermark on their Windows PC.

Nevertheless, some users with devices that meet the requirements complain about the Windows 11 unsupported hardware watermark appearing. Hence, some factors that can cause this problem are:

Apart from the requirement issues that cause the Windows 11 unsupported hardware watermark, other factors may cause it. Fortunately, you can easily remove and fix the watermark on your computer.

How do I fix Windows unsupported hardware watermark?

Before trying any steps for fixing Windows unsupported hardware watermark, observe the following preliminary checks:

Proceed with the following steps if the issue persists:

1. Remove the unsupported hardware watermark via the Registry Editor

Changing the SV2 value should make the watermark disappear on your computer. However, if you don’t have the UnsupportedHardwareNotificationCache key in your Control Panel, you must create one.

Should you haveissues accessing the Registry, then follow these fixes.

2. Rollback Windows 11 to the previous version

For users who upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10, reverting to the previous version is another option to get rid of the watermarks.

Rolling back will allow you to use the supported Windows version for your PC. Nonetheless, you can read aboutfixing the rollback option missingon Windows 10/11 and revert to a supported Windows.

3. Use Windows 11 on an unsupported device

For users who’d love to stick with using Windows 11 on their unsupported devices they can try the following steps:

You can check our guide for more helpdisabling Windows automatic updateson your device.

Enabling the Windows Defender Firewall will help your device run Windows 11 without the risk of virus attacks.

Check for fixes if youcan’t activate Windows Defender Firewallon your PC.

Alternatively, you can read aboutbypassing Windows 11 installation without TPMon your device.

If you have more questions or other queries, kindly drop them in the comments section.

How to Remove Windows 11 Unsupported Hardware Watermark#

Why did I get Windows unsupported hardware watermark?#

How do I fix Windows unsupported hardware watermark?#

1. Remove the unsupported hardware watermark via the Registry Editor#

2. Rollback Windows 11 to the previous version#

3. Use Windows 11 on an unsupported device#