If you have installed Windows 11 on an unsupported device, you may have noticed a watermark in the bottom-right corner of your screen that reads “System requirements not met”. This can be quite annoying, but fortunately, there are ways to remove the watermark. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to remove the “System requirements not met” watermark in Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise Edition. Keep in mind that while it is possible to install Windows 11 on unsupported devices, Microsoft does not provide support for these devices, and they may not receive feature updates or security updates. Upgrading to a compatible device is recommended for the best experience.
Remove System requirements not met watermark in Windows 11:
If you have installed Windows 11 on an unsupported device, you may see a watermark that reads “Managing Windows 11 ‘System requirements not met’ message in your organization.” According to Microsoft’s documentation, it is possible to remove this watermark on Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise Edition by following these methods:
1. To get started, press the Windows key and search for “Registry Editor” or “Regedit” in Windows Search. When the search results appear, click on “Run as administrator” to open the Registry Editor in Windows 11.
2. When the Registry Editor opens, navigate to the following path. In case the UnsupportedHardwareNotificationCache key is not present in your PC’s Registry Editor, we have a dedicated section below to create one.
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\UnsupportedHardwareNotificationCache
4. Now, double-click on “SV2” in the right pane and enter “0” as its value data. Keep in mind that SV2 (Sun Valley 2) refers to Windows 11 Insider Dev builds (22557 and newer). You should use “SV1” as the DWORD value if you are on Windows 11 22000.x series builds on the Beta and Release Preview channels. Restart your Windows 11 PC to apply the changes, and you will no longer see the ‘System Requirements Not Met’ watermark in Windows 11.
Can’t Find UnsupportedHardwareNotificationCache? Create the Key in Registry
1. In case the UnsupportedHardwareNotificationCache key isn’t available, you can manually create it to disable the ‘System Requirements Not Met’ watermark in Windows 11. To do that, right-click “Quick Actions” and choose New -> Key. Set the newly created key’s name as “UnsupportedHardwareNotificationCache”.
2. Once you have done that, you will have to use New -> DWORD (32-bit Value) and name it SV1 (stable, Beta, or Release Preview builds) or SV2 (Insider builds). Now that you have the DWORD value, you can follow the steps above to change its value to 0 in order to get rid of the watermark.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the “System requirements not met” watermark in Windows 11 can be quite frustrating for those who have installed the operating system on unsupported devices. While Microsoft does not provide support for these devices, there are ways to remove the watermark in Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise Edition. However, it is important to note that unsupported devices may not receive feature updates or security updates, so upgrading to a compatible device is recommended for the best experience. If you are determined to use Windows 11 on an unsupported device, following the steps outlined in this article will help you remove the “System requirements not met” watermark and enjoy a better user experience.
