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SherylSandberg
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Dec 18, 2024
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Possible to install Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware?

Hi, I am not a tech savvy and really want to install Windows 11 on my unsupported PC. I downloaded the Windows 11 24H2 and start the in-place upgrade from Windows 10. After a couple of minutes, the ...
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wasd
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Jan 14, 2025

"./setup.exe /product server" somehow worked for me

 

Note: Chances exist that I tried it when it still worked

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lepus
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Feb 19, 2025

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

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