How to Install Windows 11 If your CPU is Unsupported?

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3 years ago

When a user has a PC with unsupported hardware, this does not mean that they will not be able to update their computer to Windows 11. In that case, it’s worth bypassing Windows Update by choosing a bootable USB drive or ISO file for a clean install or a manual update.

Microsoft does not close this loophole but never says so anywhere. The company believes that installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware is a challenge. How do I install Windows 11 on unsupported processors?

Let’s try to perform the upgrade yourself, but no one will give you guarantees of a stable system and driver compatibility.

The user will need to confirm that the update will be “unsupported,” a device that does not meet the minimum system requirements, which means that such a device is not entitled to update from Windows Update.

The company does not commit to providing security and driver updates and technical support.

Also Read: Windows 7 Red Edition Download Free For PC

Installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using a USB flash drive

Using an ISO file to perform a clean installation, the user should make a bootable media using a tool like Rufus or Command Prompt.

It is also worth making sure that the device starts from USB, and to do this, change the UEFI settings, which are different on many PCs.

Install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC:

Run Windows 11 on the computer from the USB drive.
Press any key to continue.
Press Shift + F10 to bring up the Command Prompt.
Now you need to type this command and press Enter: regedit.
Go to this path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup.
Right-click on the Setup key – New – Key option.
Name the key LabConfig and press Enter.
Right-click LabConfig key (folder) – select New – go to DWORD value (32-bit).
The key is called BypassTPMCheck – Enter.
Now double click on the created key and set the value from 0-1.
OK.
Right-click on the LabConfig key (folder) – select New – select the DWORD (32-bit) Value option.
Call DWORD BypassSecureBootCheck – press Enter.
Double click on the created key and set the value to 0-1.
OK.
Next.
Click on Install Now.
When performing a reinstall, click on the “I don’t have a product key” option. If Windows 11 were previously activated after installation, the system would re-activate it automatically.
Select the edition of “Windows 11” to activate your license key.
Check the box next to “I accept the license terms.
Next.
Now select Custom: Install only Windows (advanced option).
Select each hard disk partition where Windows 11 will be located – press Delete. Attention: by deleting a partition, all data on the disk is erased along with it.
Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space).
Next.
Choose region settings after installation on the 1st page of the out-of-box experience (OOBE).
Click on Yes.
Select keyboard layout setting.
Click Yes.
Press Skip to set up the second layout.
If your PC uses an Ethernet connection, it connects to the network by itself. If wireless, you need to configure the link manually.
Click Next.
After restarting, select Configure for personal use to configure a copy of Windows 11 Pro.
Click Next.
Confirm your email, phone number, and Skype for Microsoft ID and create an account.
Click Next.
Confirm your Microsoft account password.
Next.
Select Create a PIN.
Create a new 4 digit PIN.
SELECT OK.
Select Set Up as New Device.
Next.
Confirm the privacy settings by turning on/off the toggle switch for each setting.
Click Next.
Once again, click Next.
Choose Accept.
Once again, click Accept or Skip in the new settings.
Now select Backup my files with OneDrive to automatically upload your Desktop, Pictures, and Documents folder to the cloud. You can also choose Only save files to this PC.
Click Next.
Now select the No Thank You button, skipping the Microsoft 365 installation.