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How to fix or bypass "This PC Can't run Windows 11" from bootable USB disk
"This PC Can't run Windows 11" error message will show up when Windows 11 identifies a computer that does not meet its basic system specifications. This statement doesn't imply the computer is completely incapable of Windows 11. Yet, the absence of even a single necessary element can prompt this alert and stop the installation of Windows 11. Notably, unsupported CPU in your case as well TPM and secure boot are the primary culprits behind this error. These are security protocols that can be activated either through Windows settings or your BIOS (UEFI) setup.
One of the most effective tricks to fix "This PC can't run Windows 11" is to edit the registry during Windows 11 installation. Open Registry editor and add a new entry (AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU) and set the value to 1.
Keep in mind, modifying your registry comes with risks, as the Windows registry holds essential low-level configurations that could lead to problems if changed improperly. Therefore, it's advisable to back up your registry or establish a restore point prior to proceeding with this approach. This allows you to revert any changes made by mistake.
Lurtoonans Thank you for your informative post. One question I have is where in the registry do you add the new entry? Thank you