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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.
Hauze
Jun 20, 2024Copper Contributor
Would you want to bypass Windows 11 system requirements by editing the registry? Before proceeding, make sure you've backed up your registry and understand that this method is not officially supported by Microsoft. Also, be aware that modifying the registry can lead to unintended consequences.This method is not officially supported by Microsoft, which means you won't get any official help or support if something goes wrong.