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Bris24
Feb 06, 2026Occasional Reader
Windows 11 on Unsported Harware Not Getting Updates
Hi, I trust someone can help. I have unsupported hardware, no TPM or secure boot. I used the Rufus method to update Windows 10 Pro to Win11 (24H2) in January 2025. All worked well until fairly rec...
StephenBaker
Feb 07, 2026Iron Contributor
Your system's hardware isn't officially supported for Windows 11, which causes update failures. While you've managed to upgrade using special packages, Windows Update still refuses to provide updates because it recognizes the hardware as unsupported. Doing an "in-place" reinstall with Rufus or similar tools might help, as it can sometimes reset hardware checks and allow updates to proceed smoothly.