Hello! Windows 11 has finally been released. We have previously told you about the minimum installation requirements. Certainly, some of them related to RAM or storage are understandable. However, others related to processing or TPM technology have proved to be controversial. Indeed, this restriction has left out many users. Even owners of computers that are a couple of years old. This situation has been uncomfortable and strange. So much so that even Microsoft has stated that there are ways to bypass these restrictions. To do so, it is necessary to edit the Windows registry. Below, we will see How to install Windows 11 on unsupported computers.
How to install Windows 11 on unsupported computers using the registry editor.
The curious thing about this situation is that the solution did not come from a hacker. On the contrary, the answer has emanated from Microsoft itself. Indeed, such has been the avalanche of complaints, that the company has taken this resolution. However, before we go any further, there are a few things to consider. Firstly, the process involves editing the Windows registry. Therefore, it can be a bit risky. As always, before proceeding, we recommend that you make a registry backup.
On the other hand, the Redmond company makes some warnings. First, it does not guarantee system stability on these devices. Second, they also threaten not to provide updates. Which can be potentially serious. Therefore, they warn to use this method at the user’s own risk. We will have to wait to see if Microsoft makes good on this threat. Meanwhile, go for it! Please note one thing. What we will do is to trick the system so that it can receive the upgrade to Windows 11 via Windows Update. Therefore, after doing so, you can wait for the upgrade to Windows 11. If you want to avoid waiting, follow the steps below.
The first thing you need to do is download the Windows 11 ISO. With that in mind, head over to this link. Next, click on Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO). Finally, just click on Download.
The download may take a while. Therefore, let’s move on to the next step.
Editing the Windows registry
To go to the registry editor, press the Win+R combination. Then run the regedit command.
Once there, please go to this address:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup
Now, inside the MoSetup folder you must create a new REG_DWORD value (32 bits). Please assign it this name: AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU. Finally, set its value to 1.
This will prevent Windows 10 from blocking the upgrade to Windows 11. So, after downloading the ISO, you just need to prepare an installation media. Please follow the steps detailed here. From now on, just try to do the installation. Normally, you will no longer see the compatibility problems warning. Very well, in this way we have seen how to install Windows 11 on unsupported computers.
