How to bypass Windows 11 requirements

What should you know?

• Download Rufus and use it to prepare the USB drive that will be used to install Windows 11.
• Select Extended Windows 11 installation (No TPM/No Secure Boot/8GB-Ram) from Image Options, click Start.
• Once finished, connect the USB drive to the computer you want to upgrade and follow the installation instructions.

This article explains three ways to bypass Microsoft's hardware requirements, allowing you to install Windows 11 on virtually any PC.

Warning: Some of the processes involved in bypassing Windows 11 requirements require more in-depth technical knowledge. Do not edit your computer's registry unless you are comfortable doing so, as it may damage your device.

Exceed Windows 11 requirements

While one way to bypass Windows 11's requirements involves editing your computer's registry, there's one more straightforward option. For this reason, it's the most recommended method for those who aren't comfortable making changes to their computer's registry.

How to Bypass Windows 11 Requirements Using Rufus

The first and easiest method we'll cover requires a tool called Rufus. This program will help you clone ISO file On a USB drive, making it easy Install Windows 11 Not meeting Microsoft requirements.

1. Download and open the app. Rufus. At the time of writing, version 3.22 is the latest. You need to download the required Windows 11 files.
2. Locate USB device which you want to use. We recommend using a blank USB drive that is 16GB or larger.
3. Make sure the boot selection option is displayed. disk image Or ISO , then tap to download.
4. Locate Windows 11 As a version, the latest build under Build, then the edition of Windows 11 you want to use, as well as the language you want. You'll also need to select your PC's build and click "to download".
5. After the download is complete, click on the image option drop-down menu and select Extended Windows 11 Installation (No TPM/No Secure Boot/8GB RAM). Double-check that you have selected the drive you want to install to, and then click START YOUR at the bottom.

Once the process is complete, safely remove the USB drive from your computer and then connect it to any computer you want to install Windows 11 on. If you're planning to upgrade a computer from a current version of Windows, run the setup.exe file from the USB drive. However, if you want to perform a clean installation, you'll need to power off the drive when your computer starts up.

Ignore Windows 11 requirements in Windows Update

If you prefer to install Windows 11 through Windows Update, you'll need to use a third-party script created by GitHub user AveYo. Follow these steps to bypass the requirements:

1. Go to Github page For the company's media creation tool Ave Yo and click the . button Copy the original contents , which looks like two squares on top of each other (located next to the trash can icon).
2. On the desktop, right-click and select New > Text Document and name it skip_tpm.cmd. Make sure that .cmd file And not memorizing it.txt file.
3. Open the file using a program Notepad Paste the code you copied from github into it. Save and run it.
4. Allow the app to perform changes On your device if a prompt appears, and once completed, you'll be able to upgrade to Windows 11 using Windows Update.

Bypass Windows 11 TPM Using the Official Microsoft Solution

As mentioned above, Microsoft has also provided an "official workaround" to bypass the TPM check required by Windows 11. However, your PC will need to have at least TPM 1.2. This method requires you to modify your PC's registry, which can be difficult if you don't know what you're doing. That's why the above method of downloading an ISO using Rufus is the recommended option for bypassing the Windows 11 requirements.

If you want to bypass it using Microsoft Registry Editor, follow these steps:

1. Open Regedit On your computer then go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/Setup/MoSetup.
2. Here you will need to right click and select New Value, then Value. DWORD (32-bit) And you name it AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU If it doesn't already exist.
3. After creating the value (or if it already exists), click on it and set the value data field to 1.
4. Close now regedit Restart your computer. You should now be able to update to Windows 11 from within Windows 10, even if you don't meet the requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the minimum requirements for Windows 11?
The answer: First, your computer must be running at least Windows 2004 version 10. You also need at least a 1 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, DirectX 12 or later, TPM 2.0, a high-resolution display larger than 9 inches diagonally with eight bits per color channel, and SecureBoot-capable firmware. You can see all the information and some solutions in Microsoft System Requirements and Specifications Page.

Q2: Why doesn't my PC meet the Windows 11 requirements?
The answer: Besides the basic requirements, one common reason why Windows 11 won't let you install it is related to the TPM module, which is required for security features. If your computer is otherwise compatible, you may need to TPM operation.