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MikaylaWalker
Nov 07, 2025Iron Contributor
Possible to bypass Windows 11 cpu check with rufus?
When I run the Windows 11 setup.exe from mounted ISO file, an error message shows: This processor isn't supported for this version of Windows. The CPU is an Intel Core 6700K. It seems this old PC...
AndrewBienhaus
Jan 26, 2026Copper Contributor
Update/Correction:
The more current versions of Rufus, do NOT show you the same options listed below.
You need to load up the iso, select the USB key, and then go to START.... then, it pops up and asks you if you would like to make additional modificatons. (which work, as desired)
:-)