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Why I can't install Windows 11 on my Surface Go 1st Gen?
When I ran the Windows 11 Upgrade Assistant, it says the process isn't supported for this version of Windows. I am using the latest Windows 11 24H2 ISO. The device is still in good condition and I do...
The Surface Go's first-generation Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y CPU isn't on Microsoft's support list, so it's not officially allowed to install Windows 11, but with 8GB of RAM, an SSD, and TPM 2.0, it has the hardware to meet the requirements, and installing it with an in-place upgrade after bypassing the restriction via the registry preserves the files and apps.
How to install Windows 11 on Surface Go
- Go to the Microsoft website and select Windows 11 to download.
- Right-click the downloaded ISO file and click Mount.
- Open the mounted drive and double click setup.exe.
- Press Shift + F10, enter the code, and change the 0 to 1 after the code to close the command window.
- Tap ← in the upper left corner of the installation window to continue the process, select Retain Personal Files and Apps, and all the original files, apps and settings will be retained. The original files, applications and settings will be retained.
Tip: Remember to back up important files, power up your Surface, and update Windows 10 to the latest version before proceeding.