Intel got to work and did release fixed SST driver versions (10.30.00.5714 or 10.29.00.5714), but Microsoft only lifted the blocks recently, integrating the updated drivers into Windows Update. If you have Windows 10 and you're on an older SST driver, you can install the updated drivers via Windows Update. Once the compatible driver version is installed (and provided you don't have any other issues keeping you from actually installing the newer OS), users can proceed with the Windows 11 upgrade. However, it may take up to 48 hours for the upgrade to be offered, even without other safeguards affecting the device. Microsoft warns against manual upgrades until necessary driver updates are performed.

At this point, it's clear Microsoft is trying to get as many users as possible on Windows 11. The end-of-life date for Windows 10 is fast approaching—the operating system will be dead by October 2025. Whether this will eventually involve Microsoft backing down from its initial, restrictive system requirements will remain to be seen, but at least a good chunk of users can now actually update to the latest version of the OS.

Source: Bleeping Computer