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RileyMitchell
Apr 24, 2025Iron Contributor
How to Install Windows 11 23H2 on Unsupported Hardware
Plan to upgrade my Surface Pro 5 from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 but at this time, I don't want to go with Windows 11 24H2 as I heard a lot of bugs and issues with this version, some of the notable...
MarylandCrab
Apr 25, 2025Iron Contributor
If you’re thinking about using that command line method to install Windows 11 23H2 on unsupported hardware. I’ve seen systems that work for a bit, but then they start acting all wonky. You might get random crashes or weird freezes. When you push hardware to run software it wasn't really designed for, things can go haywire. I’ve had machines that ran fine on Windows 10 but turned into hot messes with Windows 11 after doing stuff like this.
If your hardware is older or not officially supported, you might not find compatible drivers for Windows 11. Imagine trying to get your Wi-Fi or sound to work and realizing the drivers you need just aren’t there. It’s frustrating, trust me. You might be left out of some neat features that are tied to specific hardware, like enhanced security features (TPM, Secure Boot, etc.). Honestly, if your system is old enough to be unsupported, it could miss out on some of the shiny new tricks Windows 11 is trying to bring to the table.
If you disable dynamic updates just to install Windows 11 23H2 on unsupported hardware, future updates might be trickier. You could miss critical security patches and not even realize it. It's like skipping your yearly check-up and hoping you’re still healthy!