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Please help me upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 11 for my laptop
The "Windows 10 Setup" trick is a method used by some users to bypass the hardware checks if you are planning to upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 11, especially on unsupported devices. This involves modifying the registry or using specific command-line options during setup to trick the installer into proceeding despite hardware incompatibilities.
Here's a general overview of how this trick works:
1. Create Windows 11 Bootable Media:
2. Modify the Registry or Setup Files:
When installing from the bootable USB, you can open the Command Prompt (Shift + F10).
Navigate to the setup files and modify registry keys or use command-line parameters to disable the hardware compatibility checks.
3. For example, adding or editing the registry key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup]
"AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU"=dword:00000001
This key tells the installer to ignore TPM and CPU checks.
4. Proceed with Installation:
After making these modifications, continue with the Windows 11 setup.
The installer should proceed even if your hardware isn't officially supported.