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How to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 on Mac via Boot Camp?
This is easy now.
1. Boot into Bootcamp.
2. Download the Windows 11 ISO and run the WinUpgradeMate app.
3. Now, import the ISO and start the upgrade. This will keep all your files, apps and settings.
Steps with screenshot: https://www.devshowto.com/upgrade-windows-10-to-11-without-losing-data
Yes, it is possible to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 on a Mac using Boot Camp, even if the update does not appear in Windows Update. This is because Windows 11 officially requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, and most Intel-based Macs do not have physical TPM. In other words, the block is not due to performance, but rather a technical requirement imposed by hardware verification.
If your MacBook Air has an Intel i5, 8GB of RAM, and SSD, it is fully capable of running Windows 11 in terms of performance. The upgrade can be done manually, and it is possible to keep all files and applications installed, as long as the process is done correctly.
The procedure consists of downloading the official Windows 11 ISO from the Microsoft website, mounting this ISO within Windows 10 (via Boot Camp), and running the setup.exe file. If a message appears stating that the PC does not meet the minimum requirements, it is possible to bypass this verification by creating a key in the Windows registry. Simply access Regedit, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup, create a key called LabConfig, and within it add two DWORD (32-bit) values called BypassTPMCheck and BypassSecureBootCheck, both with a value of 1. After that, run setup.exe again and the installation will allow you to continue normally.
During the process, select the option to keep personal files and applications. The upgrade works like a version update, not like formatting, so your data will be preserved. It is highly recommended to back up before starting, ensure sufficient free space (at least 25GB), and keep Boot Camp drivers up to date.
Although Microsoft allows installation on incompatible hardware, a warning may appear stating that the device is not officially supported. In practice, however, the system works normally for everyday use, studies, browsing, Office, and corporate activities.
So yes, it is entirely possible to upgrade your Windows 10 to Windows 11 on Mac via Boot Camp while keeping your files, as long as the manual process is followed correctly.