How to install Windows 11 on i5-6500 Intel CPU?

Microsoft's hardware requirements for Windows 11 are a bit stricter than for Windows 10. The i5-6500, while a perfectly capable chip, isn't on their approved list (mainly due to their desire for newer security features).
You might run into a message during the installation saying "This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements." Annoying, right?

How to install Windows 11 on i5 6500 CPU (Modifying the Registry During Installation):

This method involves editing the Windows Registry during the setup process.

Create a Bootable USB: You'll need a standard Windows 11 installation media.
Boot from the USB: Boot your computer from the created USB drive. You might need to change the boot order in your BIOS settings.
2. Get to the Error Message: When you start the installation, go through the initial steps until you get the dreaded "This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements" message. Don't panic!
3. Open Command Prompt: Press Shift + F10. This opens the Command Prompt.
Edit the Registry:
Type regedit and press Enter. This opens the Registry Editor.
4. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup
Create a new key called LabConfig under Setup. (Right-click on Setup, select "New" -> "Key", and name it LabConfig.)
Inside LabConfig, create two new DWORD (32-bit) values:
BypassTPMCheck (set the value to 1)
BypassSecureBootCheck (set the value to 1)
BypassRAMCheck (set the value to 1) (if you have less than 4 GB RAM)
Close the Registry Editor and Command Prompt.
5. Continue Installation: Go back to the setup screen and click the "Back" button. Then try the installation again. The check should now be bypassed.

How this works: This method manually tells Windows to ignore the TPM, Secure Boot, and RAM checks during the installation process.