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Can I bypass windows 11 requirements for clean install?
Modifying the install.wim file to bypass Windows 11 hardware requirements is a more advanced approach that involves editing the Windows image to remove or disable checks for TPM, Secure Boot, and other hardware requirements. Here's an overview of how to bypass Windows 11 requirements for clean install:
1. Extract the install.wim
Use a tool like DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) to mount and extract the Windows image.
Dism /Mount-Wim /WimFile:"path\to\install.wim" /index:1 /MountDir:"C:\mount"
2. Modify the Registry Settings in the Mounted Image
After mounting, navigate to the mounted directory (e.g., C:\mount).
Use Regedit or reg command-line tool to edit the registry within the mounted image.
You need to set the following registry keys under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\
3. Commit the changes and unmount
After editing, commit the changes:
Dism /Unmount-Wim /MountDir:"C:\mount" /Commit
4. Use the modified install.wim in your boot media
Replace the original install.wim in your bootable USB's sources folder with the modified one.
Considerations:
- To bypass Windows 11 requirements for clean install. This process is complex and can potentially corrupt the installation image if not done carefully.
- It may result in an unsupported installation, which could lead to stability or security issues.
- Make sure to back up your original install.wim file before making any changes.
Where to get the custom install.wim file?