Microsoft is allowing some unsupported computers to install and run the Developer Previews, but those computers had to join the Windows Insider Program’s Dev Channel Ring before the end of June 24 to qualify. If you didn’t manage to sign up before that date and your computer isn’t supported, you won’t be able to get the Windows 11 Previews (officially). Fortunately, there are many unofficial ways to upgrade your unsupported computer to Windows 11.
If you are upgrading a device to Windows 11 from an earlier version of Windows, and the device does not meet the minimum system requirements, then the upgrade will have an unsupported status. This means that you may not be able to receive updates from Windows Update, and your device may not be as secure or as stable as it could be. ..
3 Ways to install unsupported computer to Windows 11
Edit Registry to bypass requirement check
This is the simplest option that won’t require you to mess with the Windows Registry. Depending on your PC, making an item in the Registry will stop Windows 11 from looking up specific needs.
Bypass TPM 2.0 and CPU requirement check
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon “TPM”=dword:00000001 If your PC does not have TPM 1.2 support or if the CPU requirement or TPM 2.0 support is not met, then you need to make the below-mentioned change in the Registry: Open the Registry by either searching in the Windows search or using a run command by pressing Windows+R keys and typing regedit in the Run dialog
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > Setup > MoSetup You can also copy/paste the below-mentioned location in the search bar at the top of the Registry interface to directly lead to this location.
Create bootable USB with no requirement check
If you are unable or unwilling to change the Registry, you can make a bootable Windows 11 USB or DVD that won’t check for TPM 2.0 or Secure Boot support if you are unable or unwilling to change the Registry. Additionally, you won’t need to change each PC to make it compatible with Windows 11 using this option, which makes it much better if you need to install Windows 11 on a number of incompatible PCs.
A new Image option section will appear in the Windows installation process. Here, you can select an extended installation of Windows 11. This will provide more features and options than the standard installation. ..
If you press the START button, your computer will start up without checking for Secure Boot or TPM capability. Any other PC may be upgraded using that USB drive.
Edit Windows 10 bootable USB drive
You need to mount a Windows 11 ISO on your computer in order to use the operating system. On older versions of Windows, you may need to use third-party software to do this.
Copy (Ctrl+C) the file named “install.wim” to the sources folder inside Windows 11.
Now open the bootable Windows 10 USB drive in file explorer and move to its sources folder. ..
Windows installation error: The file install.esd is too big to move
Insert the Windows 10 installation media into your computer and run the setup file. ..
Windows 10 updates will no longer be downloaded automatically. You will need to select the Not right option when prompted to update. ..
Windows 11 will be installed and you’ll be asked to accept terms and conditions. Then, it will tell you what version of Windows 11 will be installed and what data you’d like to keep.
After you make your selection, Windows will go through the installation process and then restart the PC. Once it restarts, it will ask you to either upgrade the current Windows or install it on a new drive. Make sure you select upgrade current Windows here to continue with the installation process.
Final Words
Windows 11 is an upcoming update for Microsoft’s Windows operating system. If you’re not already using it, you should consider doing so soon after its release in November of this year. Even if you’re not interested in the update, there are a few things you can do to prepare for it.
