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Can a 10 year old pc run Windows 11 ?
I recently wanted to tinker with my old computer at home, a 2014 PC that originally ran Windows 7 and later upgraded to Windows 10. But now it's a bit stuck, so I want to see if I can install Windows...
Running Windows 11 on old PC, especially one that lacks the required TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, is a tricky situation. However, there are ways to bypass these requirements and install Windows 11, although it technically goes against Microsoft's system requirements.
Minimum Requirements for Windows 11:
- Processor: Compatible 64-bit processor with at least 1 GHz and 2 or more cores.
- RAM: 4 GB or more.
- Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device.
- TPM: Version 2.0.
- UEFI Firmware: Secure Boot capable.
- Graphics Card: Compatible DirectX 12 or later.
Actual Experience:
While many users have had success installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using these methods, keep the following in mind:
- Stability: There were reports of stability issues, especially with drivers and system updates, since these systems were not tested by Microsoft for Windows 11.
- Updates: Microsoft may restrict updates, especially major updates (feature updates), which could affect security and performance.
- Performance: Many users have noted a satisfactory performance experience, but this can vary based on specific configurations and applications used.