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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...
Yeah, I forced Win11 onto my own ancient PC just like yours! It technically runs, but for a much smoother time, I'd recommend using a tool like WinBootsMate to bypass the TPM check and avoid the headaches I had.
Check this tutorial: (worked great!)
https://www.wintechhow.com/bypass-windows-11-requirements
If you want to install Windows 11 on an old PC and are willing to reinstall, Rufus can create an installation USB drive that skips TPM and CPU detection, which is suitable for installation from scratch.
- Download Windows 11 ISO (official channel).
- Download Rufus and insert a USB drive with more than 8GB.
- Select ISO, click "Extend Windows 11 Installation", and check "Remove TPM, Secure Boot, RAM Detection".
Click Start and wait for Rufus to create the USB drive. - Enter BIOS, turn off Secure Boot, set the USB drive as the boot drive, and then use this USB drive to install Windows 11.
✅ Advantages: clean installation, smoother system operation, not limited by TPM.
❌ Disadvantages: data needs to be backed up, and all files will be cleared.