Microsoft has finally lifted a compatibility hold blocking Windows 10 users from updating to Windows 11 on systems with Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers and Intel 11th Gen Core ...

Microsoft tracked the problem to drivers (version 10.29.0.5152 or 10.30.0.5152) for Intel's Smart Sound Technology, which is designed to handle voice interactions with a PC. Although Microsoft ...

The shift to Windows 11 naturally left some older processors behind, which is no surprise given the operating system's requirements, but owners of some Intel CPUs have been oddly left unsupported by ...

In late 2021, Microsoft placed an upgrade block on systems with a specific Intel driver, preventing them from upgrading to Windows 10. More than two years later, the company finally marked it fixed.

Before the announcement of ending support for Windows 10, Microsoft implemented a compatibility hold on Windows 10 users that prevented them from upgrading to Windows 11. The problem was traced back ...

Microsoft has temporarily paused the rollout of Windows 11 24H2 for thousands of users due to various compatibility issues. The company has placed holds on certain hardware and software setups to stop ...