Can a 10 year old pc run Windows 11 ?

Installing Windows 11 on a very old PC that doesn't meet the official system requirements can be challenging, but there are ways to bypass these restrictions and let you run Windows 11 from old PC.. Below are two methods to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.

Method 1: Modify the Windows 11 ISO File

This method involves editing the Windows 11 ISO file to remove the checks for system requirements.

1. Download the Windows 11 ISO: Get the official Windows 11 ISO from the Microsoft website.
2. Modify the ISO: Use a tool to create a bootable USB drive. In Windows 11 Media Creation Tool, select the Windows 11 ISO and enable the option to bypass TPM, Secure Boot, and RAM checks. It will automatically modify the ISO to skip these requirements.
3. Install Windows 11: Boot from the USB drive and proceed with the installation as usual. The modified ISO will not enforce the system requirements.

Method 2: Edit the Registry During Installation

This method involves modifying the Windows Registry during the installation process to bypass the system requirement checks.

1. Use the official Windows 11 ISO and a tool like Rufus or Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive.
2. Boot from the USB drive and begin the Windows 11 installation process.
3. When you reach the screen that says "This PC can't run Windows 11," press Shift + F10 to open the Command Prompt.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup

Close the Registry Editor and Command Prompt, then proceed with the installation. The system requirement checks will be bypassed.

These are two easy ways to install Windows 11 on very old PC even it does not meet Windows 11 system requirements.