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TomKimg
Aug 19, 2025Iron Contributor
Possible to install windows 11 on unsupported cpu?
I can't install Windows 11 on my Asus PC with Asus Prime Z270-A motherboard: Intel Core i7-6700 CPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB NVME fast SSD. Windows 11 setup wizard tells me: This PC doesn't current...
Eorku
Aug 19, 2025Iron Contributor
Rufus is a completely free, open-source USB bootable drive creation tool with no paid versions, designed to be user-friendly and suitable for beginners. It requires a Windows 11 ISO file and supports NTFS/FAT32 file systems. It can create installation media that bypasses Windows 11 processor and TPM 2.0 checks, making it ideal for a fresh system installation.
How to install Windows 11 on any unsupported processor
- Download the Windows 11 ISO and Rufus .
- In Rufus, select the USB drive and choose Standard Windows Installationunder Image Option.
- Check the boxes for Remove requirement for 4GB+ RAM,Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0 bypass checks.
- Click Start and wait for the USB drive to format and copy files.
- Insert the USB drive, enter the BIOS during startup, and set the USB drive as the primary boot option. During installation, select “Custom Installation” and follow the prompts to complete the process.
Rufus creates a USB installation drive that bypasses processor restrictions with simple operations, clear options, and is completely free with no ads. Data security relies on backups.