Benzinga | Aug 27, 2021 03:21PM EDT

Microsoft Eases Restrictions On Windows 11: CNBC

* Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) agreed to make its impending Windows 11 compatible with a wider variety of PC chips, CNBC reports.

* The move will affect the profitable Window business by reducing the need to buy new computers to access the new capabilities.

* Microsoft faced flak for failing to disclose the chip compatibility. Microsoft informed that Windows 11 would not support Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) Zen 1 chips.

* However, Windows 11 will support Intel Corp's (NASDAQ:INTC) seventh-generation Core X and Xeon W chips.

* Windows 11 was also compatible with specific computers containing Intel's seventh-generation 7820HQ processor, including Microsoft's Surface Studio 2 all-in-one PC.

* Microsoft also announced an updated PC Health Check app to specify computer parts that don't meet the latest requirements.

* The company also defended the minimum requirements for security and compatibility reasons.

* Price Action: MSFT shares traded higher by 0.11% at $299.28 on the last check Friday.