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MateoJohnson
Oct 16, 2025Copper Contributor
How can I upgrade Windows 10 to 11 without losing data and programs on unsupported cpu?
Hey folks, I’m running Windows 10 Pro (22H2) on my old Dell XPS 9570, and apparently my CPU isn’t "officially supported" for Windows 11. The Upgrade Assistant keeps blocking me even though the lapto...
ColtonBrown
Oct 16, 2025Bronze Contributor
I upgraded my hp laptop with an unsupported CPU by skipping the TPM and CPU checks using a simple command line. Just mount the Windows 11 ISO, delete the appraiserres.dll file, and run setup.exe /auto upgrade /compat ignorewarning — it worked without losing any files or apps.