Can I install Windows 11 if processor is not supported?

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Update your registry, but be careful

Published on July 5, 2022

What to Know

• Press Windows + R to open the Run menu, and then type regedit and press Enter. Enter HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup.
• Right-click Setup > New > Key. Name it LabConfig; right-click LabConfig key > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it BypassTPMCheck. Double-click Dword and set the Value data to 1.
  
• Repeat to create two more DWORD (32-bit) Value entries, BypassRAMCheck and BypassSecureBootCheck. Set both of their values to 1.

This guide will walk you through the steps to setup your PC with Windows 11 using the Windows Registry Editor even if you don't have a processor that supports TPM 2.0.

How to Install Windows 11 in an Unsupported Processor

To make your PC eligible to install Windows 11 even if it has an unsupported processor, you'll need to make some changes to the Windows registry. That isn't as complicated as it may seem, but it isn't without peril. Making unspecified changes or mistakes when changing the registry can result in corrupting your Windows install, so be sure to follow the steps exactly, and if you're unsure, ask someone to help you.

1. If you've gone to the Windows 11 download page and received the message, "This PC can't run Windows 11," continue on. Otherwise, follow our guide on how to install Windows 11 to complete the installation.
   

2. Press the Windows key+R on your keyboard to open the Run menu. Type regedit and press Enter or select OK to open the Windows Registry Editor.

3. When prompted to give administrator approval, do so.

4. In the navigation bar at the top of the windows, type in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup and press the Enter key.
   

5. Look for the highlighted Setup on the left-hand side. Right click and select New>Key. Name it LabConfig.

6. Right click or tap and hold on the LabConfig key on the left-hand menu, then select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it BypassTPMCheck then double click or tap it Set the Value data to 1, then select OK.

7. Repeat the above steps to create two more DWORD (32-bit) Value entries. Name them BypassRAMCheck and BypassSecureBootCheck. Set both of their values to 1.

8. Return to the Windows 11 installation tool and select Back. Then try to continue the installation again. The message saying that your CPU does not support Windows 11, should no longer appear, allowing you to continue your Windows 11 installation.

FAQ

• How do I know if I have TPM 2.0?

  If you're not sure if your PC can run Windows 11 with TPM 2.0 enabled, consider trying to enable it manually, as it may be that you need to turn it on. To do so, enter your PC's UEFI or BIOS and look for the toggle for TPM.

• Do I need TPM 2.0 to install Windows 11?

  Although Microsoft originally mandated that you absolutely had to have a processor that supported Trusted Platform Module 2, or TPM 2.0, to run Windows 11, that's no longer the case. It's still very much recommended for the most secure and up-to-date Windows 11, but it's not strictly necessary any more.

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After a heavy buzz of rounded-corners design and android apps support following its announcement in August, Windows 11 finally arrived earlier this month on October 5. The arrival certainly means big for Microsoft Windows fans as they are getting to try their hands on the brand-new operating system. But not everyone is happy with the arrival of the latest update, thanks to a big if that came with the promise of a free upgrade to Windows 11. The problem is that according to Microsoft, not all CPUs are supported by the latest OS and to be able to install Windows 11, a device must have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 crypto processor that the new OS could use to ensure hardware-level security.

However, if your PC doesn’t have the TPM2.0 chip and you still want to enjoy Windows 11, there is a simple workaround that you can use. Interestingly, this method is approved by Microsoft, but if you use this method, Microsoft reserves the right to deny updates.

In just a few simple steps, you can install Windows 11 on your PC.

Step 1. First of all, you need to download Windows 11 iso file. Go to the official Windows 11 download page by clicking on this link. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

Step 2. Under the ‘Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)’ section, select Windows 11 from the drop-down.

Step 3. Click on the blue download button. Make sure beforehand that you have enough data and speed as the Windows 11 iso file is 5.1GB in size. You can move to the next step while the Windows 11 ISO file is being downloaded.

Step 4. Click on the Start icon and type “regedit” without the quotes.

Step 5. When the Registry Editor shows up in the Start menu, press Enter to launch the app.

Step 6. The app will demand administrator rights, click on ‘Yes.’

Step 7. You should see expandable folders on the left panel. By expanding them, you can find registries nested under various levels. Navigate to find this address: Computer > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > Setup > MoSetup

Step 8. Alternatively, you can copy and paste Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup in the address bar, where “Computer” is written.

Step 9. Now, right-click on the right panel and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Step 10. In the ‘Value Name’ field, write or copy-paste AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU and in the ‘Value Data’ field, type 1.

Step 11. Click on ‘OK,’ and close the app. Wait for the downloading to finish.

Step 12. Once the ISO is downloaded, open Windows Explorer to find where it was downloaded and double-click on it so that it mounts itself and opens.

Step 13. Double-click on the setup file and the installation process will begin. You may receive a warning but the installer will not stop you from going ahead.

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