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In-Place upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 If PC not compatible
Hi all, I was prompted on Windows 10 to upgrade to Windows 11 as Windows 10 will end of life soon. The problem is that my PC is not compatible with Windows 11 (No TPM 2.0). Is there any way to in...
Windows 11 has stricter hardware needs — like TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, certain CPU models, etc. If your machine is compatible, the upgrade tends to go smoothly. Like any major OS update, sometimes things can go sideways — drivers breaking, apps acting weird, or even temporary data loss if you’re not careful.
My own experience:
- I’ve upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10, and most went fine. But a couple had driver issues or minor bugs at first. Nothing major, but it was a reminder to back up first.
- Also, I’ve noticed that upgrading on a clean system (fresh install) is safer than doing an upgrade over a cluttered, cluttered Windows install.
Upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10 is generally smooth, but there's always a chance of encountering some hiccups, especially if your PC isn't meeting the new system requirements or has incompatible drivers. From my experience, make sure your hardware is compatible—check for TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot support