What are the minimum requirements to run Windows 11?

Regarding what you mentioned about What are the minimum requirements to run Windows 11, there are actually some key points to note, especially the two technical requirements of TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. The hardware requirements of Windows 11 are higher than those of Windows 10, especially these new security features.

First, the minimum system requirements for Windows 11 include:

• Processor: 1 GHz or faster 64-bit processor, at least dual-core (your Intel i7 processor should be fine).
• Memory: At least 4GB RAM (you have 8GB, which fully meets the requirements).
• Storage: At least 64GB of storage space (your 256GB SSD also meets the requirements).
• Graphics: A graphics card compatible with DirectX 12 or higher (integrated graphics is fine, but make sure it supports it).
• Display: Resolution of at least 720p and greater than 9".
• TPM: TPM 2.0 must be enabled (this is something that many people tend to overlook).
• Secure Boot: Support and enable Secure Boot.

Among them, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are the key points that many people overlook. If your motherboard does not support TPM 2.0, you may encounter installation difficulties. You can enter the BIOS settings to check whether TPM is enabled and whether Secure Boot is turned on.

If you find that you do not meet certain requirements, especially TPM 2.0, you can try the following two methods to bypass these restrictions:

Bypass TPM and Secure Boot restrictions by modifying the registry: Some tutorials will guide you to bypass TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot checks by modifying the Windows registry. Although this method allows you to install Windows 11, it is not recommended for long-term use because it may affect system stability and security.

Install using tools: There are some third-party tools that can help you skip the hardware check for Windows 11 installation, such as "Rufus" and other tools. They can help you create an installation media that does not check hardware requirements, but this may also lose Windows 11 Some functions or security guarantees.