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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...
WayDevn
Jan 26, 2026Iron Contributor
Don't use Rufus as it damages USB drives. The following is a perfect guide to help you bypass Windows 11 CPU checks in a very simple way:
https://www.weboftips.com/bypass-windows-11-cpu-check
It helped me install Windows 11 on two Dell laptops bought 10 years ago.