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Why my pc still can't update to windows 11 from windows 10?
Double checked the Windows 10 update center and only feature update for Windows 10 is available. The PC is a HP ProDesk 400 business desktop. It has: Intel i5-6500 processor 3.2 GHz 16 GB DDR4-SDRA...
If you can't update to Windows 11 from Windows 10, don't worry. Here's a general guide to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware:
- Backup your data
Before proceeding, make sure to back up all important files and data. - Create a Windows 11 installation media
Download the official Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft's site.
Use the Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB. - Modify the Registry to bypass hardware checks (optional, for in-place upgrade)
If upgrading from Windows 10, you can try to bypass compatibility checks:
Download and run the Registry Editor.
Navigate to:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup
Create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU and set its value to 1. - Perform the upgrade
Mount the Windows 11 ISO or boot from the USB.
When you start the setup, it may check compatibility.
If you modified the registry, it should proceed with the installation. - Post-installation tweaks
You might need to enable TPM and Secure Boot in BIOS if supported, or you can bypass TPM/secure boot checks during setup by using specific command-line switches or registry edits.