If your computer doesn’t meet the latest hardware requirements to install Windows 11, you can follow this tutorial Install Windows 11 on an unsupported processor or hardware. There are mainly three methods and you can use any of them depending on the situation you are in.
When Microsoft announced Windows 11, only one thing caused chaos – TPM or Trusted Platform Module 2.0. Although Microsoft has relaxed this requirement somewhat, installing Windows 11 is not recommended unless you understand the consequences. However, if you have a computer that doesn’t meet the Windows 11 hardware requirements but want to try the latest operating system from Microsoft, here’s how you can do it.
As mentioned before, there are three methods you can use and we have mentioned them all here for your convenience.
Follow these steps to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware or processor:
To learn more about these opportunities, read on.
1]Using Windows 11 Setup.exe
This is probably the easiest method to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. No matter you have TPM 1.2 or no TPM, you can use this method to get the latest version of Windows OS without upgrading your hardware. Although the Windows 11 installer displays a warning message stating that “Damage to your PC due to non-compatibility is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty”, you can sue the configuration by clicking the Assume Button.
To use this method, follow these steps:
- Download the Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft.
- Double click on the ISO file.
- Double-click the setup.exe file.
- Click the Accept button.
- Choose an option from Keep personal files and apps, Keep personal files only, and Nothing.
- Click the Next button.
- Click the Accept button when the warning message appears.
- Click the Install button.
- Let the installation complete.
Your computer may restart several times to complete the installation. Once done, you can use Windows 11 on your unsupported computer.
In addition, you can use this method to keep your personal files and applications. Depending on your preferences, you can choose one of the first two options. However, if you want to get Windows 11 as a clean install without any old files, you can select the “None” option.
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2]Clean installation with registry editing
This method requires at least TPM 1.2. Otherwise, you cannot bypass the TPM requirement for Windows 11 installation. If you have TPM 1.2, you can follow this tutorial to create Windows 11 installation media on your computer. Then follow these steps:
Press Win + R to open Run prompt.
Type regedit > press Enter > click Yes option.
Go to this path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup
Right-click MoSetup > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Call it how AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOorCPU.
Double click it to set the value data as 1.
Click the OK button.
Restart your computer.
Click F12, F9, Delete or any other specific key to open Boot Manager.
Proceed with the normal Windows installation process.
For your information,
- You can also use the Windows 11 setup wizard to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 without TPM requirements. In this case, you can keep your files and applications.
- If you use the above method, you will end up deleting all files. Additionally, using the Windows 11 setup wizard requires you to have the PC Health Check tool on your computer.
- If you cannot find the MoSetup key, you can create it. To do this, right-click Setup > New > Key and name it MoSetup. After that, you can continue with the above process.
POINT: This article will show you how to easily bypass TPM and Secure Boot when installing Windows 11 or an in-place upgrade with Rufus.
3]Create an image to install
This method is intended for IT admins who need to deploy Windows 11 to multiple unsupported hardware at work, school, or other organization. You can use DISM or other third-party tool to create and apply Windows 11 image directly on hard drive.
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Why is my PC not compatible with Windows 11?
There can be several reasons why your PC is not compatible with Windows 11. However, the most common problem is Trusted Platform Module 2.0. If you don’t have an old computer, TPM 2.0 may not be installed. Apart from that, Windows 11 installation requires a 64-bit processor. You can check Windows 11 system requirements to know the exact reason.
Can you install Windows 11 now?
Yes, you can now install Windows 11 on supported and unsupported hardware. Whether you have TPM 2.0, TPM 1.2 or no TPM, you can install Windows 11 without any major problems. However, Microsoft does not recommend installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. They do not claim warranty if the hardware is damaged due to incompatibility.
Does my PC meet the requirements of Windows 11?
To check if your PC meets the Windows 11 hardware requirements, you can use the PC Health Check tool on your computer. It will tell you whether or not you can install Windows 11 in a few moments. Apart from that, you can also use Checkit which will show the problem with your PC that is stuck installing Windows 11.
That’s all! I hope this article has helped you.
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