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Pimentel150
Jun 20, 2024Copper Contributor
How to fix: "This pc doesn't meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11"
I'm trying to upgrade my old PC to Windows 11, but I'm encountering a problem. The error message says, "This PC doesn't meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11." Despite having upgraded the hard...
- Aug 14, 2025
I've encountered a similar problem before, and it took me a long time to solve it. It sounds like your hardware meets the requirements of Windows 11, but the installation process is still stuck. This situation is sometimes not a hardware problem, but the Windows installer itself is too strict in checking the system environment.
I finally solved it with WinBootsMate. This tool is a bit niche, but it works well.
https://www.smartpcguide.com/bypass-windows-11-minimum-requirements
It can help you skip some of the detection steps of Windows 11 and make the installation process go smoothly.
George-Krebs
Jun 20, 2024Copper Contributor
You've already confirmed your processor is compatible with Windows 11, so we can skip this step. However, double-check your CPU architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) to ensure it matches the requirements. And check your graphics card's specifications to see if it meets the Windows 11 requirements. If not, you might need to update or replace your graphics card.