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How Can I Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware?
Many user want to install Windows 11 on their old Windows 10 PCs. However, The PCs don't meet the minimal system requirements of Windows 11. It is now a trick task to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware , as Microsoft has set minimum system requirements for Windows 11, including a compatible processor, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and more. However, if you still want to proceed with the upgrade, here are the general steps you can take:
1. Back up your data: It's always a good idea to back up your files before proceeding with any upgrade.
2. Download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant: You can download it from the official Microsoft website.
3. Bypass Compatibility Check: The Installation Assistant will check for system compatibility, but you can bypass this check by editing the registry (details below). To do this, press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor. Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup
Create a new key by right-clicking Setup and selecting New > Key. Name it LabConfig. Inside LabConfig, create two new DWORD values:
BypassTPMCheck: Set it to 1.
BypassSecureBootCheck: Set it to 1.
After making these changes, close the registry editor and run the Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
4. Follow the Installation Process: The Installation Assistant will guide you through the upgrade. Keep in mind that this method could lead to some features not working or cause instability.