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Copper Contributor

Feb 13, 2025

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

I bought an used HP laptop from eBay and ready to install Windows 11 on it. When I booted the laptop from USB clean install, all of sudden it says this PC does not meet the minimal system requirement...

configuration

device management

Wanmma

Iron Contributor

Aug 28, 2025

I'd use a tool like WinBootsMate to bypass the system check. I've found it's the easiest way to get Windows 11 installed on unsupported hardware like our i5-6500.

Check: https://www.wintechhow.com/bypass-windows-11-requirements