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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
Officially, no, your PC doesn't meet the requirements (mainly TPM 2.0 and a supported CPU). However, you can bypass those checks and install it anyway, and it will probably run surprisingly well on your SSD.
Just be aware that you might not get future security updates from Microsoft, so sticking with Windows 10 (which is supported until 2025) is the safer and recommended choice for stability.