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Possible to install Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware?
Many folks make the mistake of using the standard Windows Media Creation Tool and just going for installing Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware. Instead, consider using a tool like Rufus to create a bootable USB drive with specific flags to bypass the hardware checks. There are guides that can help you set this up, but it’s worth doing some research to get those options right.
Unsupported hardware might not have drivers readily available for Windows 11, and it can lead to device issues down the line. Once you manage the installation, check for drivers, especially for critical components like graphics, network, and sound. Go to the manufacturer’s website or check out Windows Update to see if anything's available.
Don’t just breeze through the setup process! Take the time to read the prompts and options. Sometimes, there are settings that can optimize your installation or help bypass issues if you're working around unsupported configurations.
"./setup.exe /product server" somehow worked for me
Note: Chances exist that I tried it when it still worked
This approach works beautifully! The installer will complain about TPM2.0 (in my case) and then exit -- but you can right click in the usb drive (or burnt iso disc) and select "Open in Terminal" (or navigate to the drive by terminal) and run the setup.exe with the switch product and the value server.
It just installs without any nags or issues! I didn't have to adjust the registry or modify the installer.
Just select to keep your files and settings and it does the rest! perfect :D
This also worked for me today 👍🏻
