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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...
Intel Pentium 4415Y processor isn't supported by Windows 11 according to the official documentation.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors
This is the main reason why you can't install Windows 11 on Surface Go. However, there are a couple of solutions out there to let you skip Windows 11 system checks and install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.