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Hassanui
Brass Contributor
Jun 08, 2026

Will my older CPU work with Windows 11 24H2?

It is an Intel Core i5-6300U processor. The main question is whether Windows 11 24H2 can still be installed on this CPU, or whether the installer will block it completely. There is also concern about...
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Josew
Silver Contributor
Jun 08, 2026

Registry Bypass is a practical method to answer Will my older CPU work with Windows 11 24H2? It lets you skip official CPU and TPM checks during installation.

It directly modifies the setup registry so the installer ignores hardware restrictions, which helps you verify Will my older CPU work with Windows 11 24H2? without upgrading hardware.

First, create a standard Windows 11 USB with the Media Creation Tool.Then boot from the USB.When you see “This PC doesn’t meet requirements”, press Shift + F10.

Type: reg add HKLM\SYSTEM\Setup\LabConfig /v BypassCPUCheck /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
Type: reg add HKLM\SYSTEM\Setup\LabConfig /v BypassTPMCheck /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

Close Command Prompt.Click back arrow, then Next again.Installation proceeds normally.

Once done, Windows 11 24H2 will run on your older CPU.

This method works for most older CPUs that lack official support. It is suitable for users who want to install Windows 11 24H2 on existing hardware.

If your CPU does not have SSE4.2/POPCNT instructions, this bypass may not work. You should test compatibility before starting.