One of the most notable new features of Windows 11 is the minimum requirements. Since they are now higher than those of the predecessor Windows 10, the system is no longer supported on many computers. However, there is still a possibility Install Microsoft’s new operating system on non-compatible computers. Do you want to know what that is? We’ll tell you in this detailed guide.
But before we go any further, a little clarification. The steps we mention below will work only with computers with a 64-bit processor. Microsoft has not released a 32-bit version of Windows 11. So here we help you to install the system on unsupported computers as long as they are compatible with 64-bit architecture.
Minimum requirements for installing Windows 11
Knowing the minimum requirements for Windows 11 will help you know if your computer is among those that support installation.
- processor. Clock frequency of 1 GHz or higher. CPU with two or more with 64-bit architecture.
- RAM. 4GB or more.
- storage space. At least 64GB is required. More disk space may be required to download updates and enable certain features.
- graphic card. Must support DirectX 12 or higher and have a WDDM 2.0 driver.
- System-Firmware. UEFI with Secure Boot.
- TPM. Secure Platform Module Version 2.0.
- Screen. 720p resolution or higher. 9 inch monitor or larger with 8 bits per color channel.
- internet connection. Necessary for Windows 11 Home Edition.
If your computer has all these components, we advise you to install Windows 11 normally, following the official methods. If not, read on..
Create a bootable Windows 11 USB media to install on your computer
The first step you need to take to deploy Windows 11 on your unsupported computer is to create one bootable USB storage medium. To do this, use the media creation tool provided by Microsoft. On this page you will find a download link that will ensure you get it.
Run it and accept the terms and conditions.
accept terms and conditions
Choose the language and Windows version, or let the utility do it for you
Select the Windows 11 version
Connect a USB medium with at least 8 GB to your computer. Choose the option USB flash drive.
Create a USB storage medium
Specify the drive you want to use to create the installation USB
Select the drive to create the USB
Finally, wait for the tool to finish.
USB creation progress
In the end, you’ll have a bootable USB drive that you can use to install Windows 11 on your computer. Now restart your computer and leave the memory stick inserted. Make sure the BIOS uses it to boot the system and follow the steps mentioned in the next section.
Installing Windows 11 on an incompatible PC
After booting, the first thing you see is the language selection.
home screen
Before proceeding, press the Shift + F10 keys. This will open the command prompt. At the command prompt, type the following command and press Enter to start it:
regedit
prompt during installation
With the registry open, use the side browser to navigate to this path:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\SetupThen right click on the Setup key and create a new nested key called LabConfig.
Create new key
Right-click the LabConfig key to create four new ones DWORD (32-bits) Value to create values.
Create new values
The names of the 32-bit values should be as follows:
- BypassTPMCheck
- BypassCPUCheck
- BypassRAMCheck
- BypassSecureBootCheck
Next, double-click each of the entries you just created to change the value to 1.
Change value to 1
Of the LabConfig-Key must look like this for the trick to work:
End result of changes in the registry
If you’ve made it this far, you’ve completed the hardest part. It’s time to close the registry and the command prompt. Then select your language and click Install now.
Install Windows 11
Enter or click the Windows 10 key you already used I don’t have a product keyif you don’t have one.
Enter windows key
Specify which version of Windows 11 you want to install and click Next. It is recommended that you install the equivalent of what you already activated in Windows 10.
Select system version
accept the terms and conditions to continue.
Accept Terms and Conditions for Windows 11
Choose the option Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
Personalized installation
Format the storage drive and create the appropriate partitions. Keep in mind that this will erase all content stored on the PC.
create partitions
Finally, Windows 11 will be installed normally
Running installation of Windows
Then all you have to do is wait for the computer to restart automatically. To complete the setup, you need to enter your Microsoft account and customize other options for Windows 11 operation.